Exploring the implementation of the framework convention on tobacco control in four small island developing states of the Pacific: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine what variables influence the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in small island developing states of the Pacific and how they affect its success or failure. To explore how barriers can be overcome and opportunities utilised to ensure an effective FCTC implementation in the Pacific Islands.

Design

A mixed methods, multiple case study consisting of primarily qualitative data in the form of semistructured interviews, document analysis and opportunistic observation.

Setting

Field visits were undertaken to collect data in the Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Palau and Nauru. The key informants were interviewed in the major cities or islands of each respective country: Rarotonga, Port Vila, Koror and Nauru.

Participants

SUBMITTER: Martin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3863127 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature