Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Peikrishvili, Nana T."
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Attitudes towards smoking restrictions and tobacco advertisement bans in Georgia
Bakhturidze, George; Mittelmark, Maurice B.; Aarø, Leif Edvard; Peikrishvili, Nana T. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Objectives: This study aims to provide data on a public level of support for restricting smoking in public places and banning tobacco advertisements. Design: A nationally representative multistage sampling design, with ... -
The influence of public opinion on tobacco control policy-making in Georgia: Perspectives of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
Bakhturidze, George; Peikrishvili, Nana T.; Mittelmark, Maurice B. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-01)Introduction: Georgia has one of the highest smoking rates (36%) in Europe. This may be due partly to the fact that the present Georgian tobacco control regulations are weakly enforced. It is unclear if the authorities are ... -
The public's attitudes towards tobacco sales prohibitions: Evidence from a nationally representative survey in the former Soviet state of Georgia
Bakhturidze, George; Peikrishvili, Nana T.; Mittelmark, Maurice B.; Aarø, Leif Edvard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)BACKGROUND: In the Caucasus region country of Georgia, no data on public opinion regarding tobacco sales restrictions have been available until now. The aim of the study is to provide data from a nationally representative ...