Heated tobacco products and cigarette marketing in nightclubs in Gdansk, Poland: A mixed-methods analysis.
| Autor: | Nowicka J; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland., Balwicki L; Department of Public Health and Social Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Tobacco prevention & cessation [Tob Prev Cessat] 2024 Jan 05; Vol. 10. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 05 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.18332/tpc/174573 |
| Abstrakt: | Introduction: Although advertising and promotion of tobacco products in Poland are prohibited, tobacco companies exploit legal loopholes and insufficient enforcement of the laws to conduct their marketing. To reach young adults, advertisements are placed in entertainment and social venues. This aspect of tobacco product marketing in Poland remains under-researched. The main aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence and characteristics of advertising and promotion of tobacco products in nightclubs in Gdansk, a large city in northern Poland. Methods: We conducted a single-center observational study of nightclubs in Gdansk, between July and October 2022. Two independent observers visited 30 nightclubs and collected information using pre-prepared research form. The occurrences of tobacco branded bar accessories, logo signs, package displays and other forms of advertising and promotion were recorded. Where possible, photographs of visible marketing displays were taken. Results: Advertising of tobacco products was present in 2/3 of the nightclubs observed. The most commonly advertised product category were heated tobacco products. Tobacco brand representatives promoted and offered consumers free tobacco product samples. Multi-level marketing activities were observed, including tobacco branded bar accessories, prominent sale points and tobacco brand logo signs. Conclusions: The majority of nightclubs observed in Gdansk advertise and promote tobacco products. The ban on tobacco advertising and promotion is being violated in nightclubs, where the most commonly advertised products are heated tobacco products. The authorities should take steps to extend the bans to cover private promotion and enforce the law to protect high-risk individuals from smoking initiation and relapse. Competing Interests: The authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest and none was reported. (© 2024 Nowika J. et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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