Compliance with smoke-free laws in hospitality venues in Ethiopia: qualitative insights into barriers and facilitators using the tobacco control theoretical framework
The study highlights the need for region-specific guidelines, accountable institutions, improved coordination, targeted education, and the addressing of socioeconomic barriers. Leveraging existing strengths and addressing identified challenges will be critical to achieving equitable and effective enforcement of smoke-free laws nationwide.
Authors
- Noreen Dadirai Mdege (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3189-3473)
- Selamawit Hirpa Abu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3045-0400)
- Selam Abraham Kassa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3642-218X)
- Wakgari Deressa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9712-2375)
- Terefe Gelibo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7591-9669)
Institutions
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- University of York (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-26012-w
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00