Progress in implementation of WHO FCTC Article 14 and its guidelines: a survey of tobacco dependence treatment provision in 142 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To (1) estimate the number of Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) providing tobacco dependence treatment in accordance with the recommendations of Article 14 and its guidelines; (2) assess association between provision and countries' income level; and (3) assess progress over time.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Online survey from December 2014 to July 2015.

Participants

Contacts in 172 countries were surveyed, representing 169 of the 180 FCTC Parties at the time of the survey.

Measurements

A 26-item questionnaire based on the Article 14 recommendations including tobacco treatment infrastructure and cessation support systems. Progress over time was assessed for those countries that also participated in our 2012 surve

SUBMITTER: Nilan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5655744 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature