Vape store density and proximity to schools in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) use among youth in Indonesia is rising, and there is no regulation surrounding sale of e-cigarettes. This study aims to map the distribution and density of vape stores and their proximity to schools and cafes as well as assess selling of e-cigarettes to youth under 18 years in Denpasar, Bali.

Methods

Using QGIS V.3.18.1 software, we conducted a geographic mapping of all vape stores followed by a survey of the retailers (n=107). Data were collected in April 2022. Several measures explored included retailers' density based on the size and population of subdistricts, retailers' proximity to school. Retailers were asked about selling to youth under 18 years, then its association with distance to schools and other variables were expl

SUBMITTER: Widiantari NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672059 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature