Tobacco industry influence in low- and middle-income countries in the ASEAN region: Qualitative interviews with tobacco control experts during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT:

INTRODUCTION

While most Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have adopted the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), implementation and enforcement of measures are lacking in some low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the region. This study aimed to describe: 1) how the tobacco industry has undermined tobacco control efforts and adapted its tactics in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other external factors, 2) the political factors that hinder progress, and 3) the expert recommendations to overcome challenges of tobacco control in the ASEAN region.

METHODS

During the COVID-19 pandemic, qualitative interviews were conducted with tobacco control experts to explore their perspectives and recommendations to address the barriers and chal

SUBMITTER: Stubbs T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9724131 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature