Compliance with smoke-free regulations in public places and workplaces: evidence from Vietnam 2024

Abstract

Background: Despite the existence of the smoke-free regulations, smoking prevalence and exposure to secondhand smoke in Vietnam remain high, particularly in hospitality venues. Aims: Using data from the Provincial Global Adult Tobacco Survey (PGATS) 2024 in Vietnam, this study aimed to assess adherence with smoke-free regulations in public places, analyze the association between the presence of no-smoking signage and tobacco sales/advertising with smoking evidence status. This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted in Vietnam from July 2024 to December 2024. Compliance with smoke-free regulations is understood as the complete absence of any smoking evidence in public places, reg..