A systematic observation tool as an alternative to self-reported substance use for tobacco related regulation implementation

Department of Community Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi

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Published: 05 Aug 2026 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_271_2026 7 views 0 downloads

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Vancouver:
Nair N, Salve HR. A systematic observation tool as an alternative to self-reported substance use for tobacco related regulation implementation. National Medical Journal of India. 2026;39(4):217-223. doi: 10.25259/NMJI_271_2026
APA:
Nair, N., & Salve, H. R. (2026). A systematic observation tool as an alternative to self-reported substance use for tobacco related regulation implementation. National Medical Journal of India, 39(4), 217-223. https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI_271_2026

Abstract

This study evaluates a structured observational tool for assessing compliance with tobacco control regulations as an objective alternative to self-reported survey data.

Keywords: tobacco control, public health surveillance, regulation compliance

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