To Study Smoking Violations through Global Positioning System-Enabled Mobile App, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Devi K Mishra1, Nalini K Triathy1, Bulu Mahanty1
1Department of Community Medicine, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Summary
Despite being declared a "Tobacco Smoke Free City," Bhubaneswar shows significant violations of smoking laws, particularly in public and transit areas. Mobile GPS technology can help identify these violations to improve enforcement and reduce secondhand smoke exposure.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) aims to protect non-smokers from involuntary tobacco smoke exposure.
- Bhubaneswar, India, was designated a "Tobacco Smoke Free City" in 2010.
- Regular assessment is crucial for strengthening COTPA implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess current tobacco smoking violations in Bhubaneswar.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of existing tobacco control measures.
Main Methods:
- An observational study was conducted across 416 locations in four zones of Bhubaneswar.
- Data collection utilized mobile-enabled GPS technology and a pretested structured questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Over half (52.88%) of the observed places had smoking violations.
- Public places (90.89%) and transit areas (75%) showed the highest violation rates.
- Violations were notably lower in government buildings, educational institutions, medical facilities, and hotels/restaurants.
Conclusions:
- GPS-enabled mobile applications can effectively identify locations with law violations, aiding administrative planning.
- Bhubaneswar, despite its smoke-free status, faces challenges in fully implementing tobacco control laws.
- Further efforts are needed to reduce secondhand smoke exposure and enhance compliance with tobacco control legislation.
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