ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2016
Survey of bar-lounges and restaurants regarding compliance with the current smoke-free regulation in Thulamela Municipality, South Africa.
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- Non-compliance with smoke-free law in public places: a systematic review and meta-analysis of global studies.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- Support for smoke-free public places among adults in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2020Article
- Implementing smoke-free policies in low- and middle-income countries: A brief review and research agenda.Tobacco induced diseases · 2019Review
- Customers' Perceptions of Compliance with a Tobacco Control Law in Restaurants in Hanoi, Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993 was introduced in South Africa in 1993. Due to the shortfalls of the 1993 Act, the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act, No. 12 of 1999 was passed in 1999. The regulation relating to smoking of tobacco products in public places was gazetted in 2000 and implemented in 2001.
settingThe setting for the study was all selected registered licensed bar-lounges including restaurants within the municipality. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To examine compliance levels with the current smoke-free regulation at bar-lounges and restaurants in Thulamela Municipality. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To observe whether structural alterations had been effected to accommodate smoking patrons. To observe whether tobacco-related litter was present in nonsmoking areas and in the outdoor areas within 5 meters of windows and entry ways. To observe whether individuals or groups engaged in smoking in non-smoking areas.
methodsAn observational survey was conducted to measure the level of compliance by lounges and restaurants in Thulamela Municipality. A convenience sampling method was used to sample 56 bar-lounges, including restaurants. Data were collected using an observation log. Collected data were analysed using SPSS 20.0.
resultsThe study findings noted low compliance with the legislation with only one establishment (1.8%) complying with the requirements of the legislation.
conclusionThe level of compliance with the legislation is in a very low state in Thulamela Municipality. Further research is needed to explore factors influencing non-compliance with the regulation.
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