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Aim <p>Malaysia recently introduced new tobacco regulations such as the sale, advertising, and promotion of all smoking products, including e-cigarettes and vapes in October 2024. We report the qualitative results of mixed-methods research to assess public opinion and perspectives on the implementation of tobacco control measures in Malaysia.</p> Subject and methods <p>Semi-structured interviews were conducted from November 2024-January 2025 using an interview guide. The guide was refined through discussion among the researchers and piloted on one individual. The interviews were conducted via online software, either in English or in Bahasa Melayu, according to the interviewee’s choice. The transcripts generated were edited and translated into English if needed. Thematic analysis was performed according to the methods of Braun and Clarke. New themes were identified and refined during the study. Member checking was performed.</p> Results <p>Nine individuals were interviewed. The themes identified were participants ‘opinions about current tobacco control strategies; current challenges in implementing these strategies; suggestions for addressing these challenges; the impact of removing liquid nicotine from the list of controlled substances, such as opium, cannabis, psychotropic substances, etc.; and measures to curb growing e-cigarette use and vaping. The participants supported the tobacco control strategies, but the lack of dedicated personnel to implement these strategies was a challenge. Different suggestions to address these issues have been provided. The action of removing nicotine from the list was regarded unfavourably, and participants wanted tighter regulation of e-cigarettes and vapes. Efforts to raise awareness were mentioned.</p> Conclusion <p>This study identified the enforcement of smoke-free policies, curbing illicit trade, as some challenges in implementing tobacco control measures. Public views and suggestions may provide new approaches to strengthening tobacco control and regulation of e-cigarette use.</p> Clinical trial <p>Not applicable.</p>

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Public opinion about tobacco control strategies and their implementation in Malaysia: a qualitative study

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    2025年7月25日

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  • Fateen Izzah Haziqah binti Parlan,
  • Pathiyil Ravi Shankar,
  • Palanisamy Sivanandy,
  • Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy

摘要

Aim

Malaysia recently introduced new tobacco regulations such as the sale, advertising, and promotion of all smoking products, including e-cigarettes and vapes in October 2024. We report the qualitative results of mixed-methods research to assess public opinion and perspectives on the implementation of tobacco control measures in Malaysia.

Subject and methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted from November 2024-January 2025 using an interview guide. The guide was refined through discussion among the researchers and piloted on one individual. The interviews were conducted via online software, either in English or in Bahasa Melayu, according to the interviewee’s choice. The transcripts generated were edited and translated into English if needed. Thematic analysis was performed according to the methods of Braun and Clarke. New themes were identified and refined during the study. Member checking was performed.

Results

Nine individuals were interviewed. The themes identified were participants ‘opinions about current tobacco control strategies; current challenges in implementing these strategies; suggestions for addressing these challenges; the impact of removing liquid nicotine from the list of controlled substances, such as opium, cannabis, psychotropic substances, etc.; and measures to curb growing e-cigarette use and vaping. The participants supported the tobacco control strategies, but the lack of dedicated personnel to implement these strategies was a challenge. Different suggestions to address these issues have been provided. The action of removing nicotine from the list was regarded unfavourably, and participants wanted tighter regulation of e-cigarettes and vapes. Efforts to raise awareness were mentioned.

Conclusion

This study identified the enforcement of smoke-free policies, curbing illicit trade, as some challenges in implementing tobacco control measures. Public views and suggestions may provide new approaches to strengthening tobacco control and regulation of e-cigarette use.

Clinical trial

Not applicable.