Violation of Bans on Tobacco Advertising and Promotion at Points of Sale in Viet Nam: Trend from 2009 - 2015

• DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2016.17.s1.91
• Publication Date: 2016-05-17T02:38:38Z
• Authors: Thi Thanh Huong Le; Khanh Long Tran; Xuan Son Phung; Phuc Huyen Do; Thuy Linh Phan; Ngoc Bich Nguyen; Xuan Lam Nguyen; Vu Anh Le; Thi Tuyet-Hanh Tran
• Keywords: Promotion (chess); Viet nam; Tobacco Industry

Comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising and promotion were introduced through control legislation in Viet Nam, but it has been established that violations of the are very common. This study was conducted to explore trend at points sale Nam past six years any differences violation situations before after Law Tobacco Control came into effect 1st May 2013. Quantitative data collected observation 10 provinces throughout four survey rounds (2009, 2010, 2011, 2015). Variation prevalence over time examined by chi-square test using a Bonferini method. Binary logistic regression employed identify factors may have influences different types violation. A level significance p<0.05 used for all tests this article. The most common form display more than one pack/one carton cigarette brand. Violation increased while ban displaying decreased time. Some associated with included surveyed years, sale, regions areas where located. enforcement did not improve even issuance enactment Control. suggests monitoring should be strengthened. Penalties strictly applied violators as indicated current legislation.