ArticleTobacco induced diseases2023
A mixed-methods evaluation of the indoor and outdoor smoking ban in dining venues in Armenia: Early successes and challenges.
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- A scoping review and thematic analysis of policy implications of novel and emerging nicotine and tobacco products regulation.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Factors associated with support for social enforcement of smoke-free policies in Georgia and Armenia.Tobacco prevention & cessation · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionSince March 2022, Armenia introduced a comprehensive smoking ban on all types of tobacco products in indoor and outdoor areas of hospitality venues. We aimed to rapidly appraise the implementation of the ban in the dining areas of the capital Yerevan and explore any differences in compliance and enforcement patterns between indoor and outdoor areas of the venues.
methodsWe used a mixed-methods approach through quantitative air quality monitoring, qualitative observations, and in-depth interviews (IDIs). We visited one venue in each remote district of the city and more venues from the central districts that have a much higher density of dining areas. Overall, we made 24 measurements of PM
resultsActive tobacco use was observed in 12 out of 24 venues (50.0%) with more cases of smoking in outdoor areas (10 out of 12; 83.3%). No warning by workers or no reports to the police were observed. We detected elevated levels of PM
conclusionsThe Government of Armenia should enhance the monitoring and enforcement activities and organize tailored awareness-raising campaigns to inform the general public and the hospitality industry of the health and social implications of the ban.
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