Tobacco Vendors' Perceptions and Compliance with Tobacco Control Laws in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Tobacco vendors are critical stakeholders in the tobacco supply chain. This study examined their perception, compliance, and potential economic impact of Nigeria's tobacco control laws related to the retail setting. This was a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews of 24 purposively selected tobacco vendors. The face-to-face interviews were aided by a semi-structured interview guide, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis with NVivo version 12. Five themes emerged, encompassing reasons for selling tobacco, awareness, perception, compliance with tobacco sales laws, the potential economic impact of the laws, and law enforcement activities. Vendors commenced tobacco sales due to consumers' demand, profit motives, and advice from close family relati

SUBMITTER: Fagbule OF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10671655 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature