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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(1), pp. 250 - 259
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130125
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Public Health Policy in Action: The Impact of Enforcing Local Regulation No. 7 of 2013 on Smoke-free Areas
Yeni Riza 1,*, Dina Adam 2, Yesie Christina 1, Ahmad Zacky Anwary 1, Netty 1, Eka Handayani 1, Husnul Khatimatun Inayah 1, Abdul Malik 3, Yoneta Oktaviani 4, Ari Widyarni 1
1 Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Islam Kalimantan MAB, Indonesia
2 Faculty of Health Sciences, INTI University Malaysia, Malaysia
3 Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Islam Kalimantan MAB, Indonesia
4 Faculty of Health Science, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of smoking-related diseases remains high in Banjarmasin, exacerbated by frequent violations of Smoke-Free Zone regulations and insufficient enforcement by authorities. This study aims to examine the relationship between the enforcement of Regional Regulation No. 7 of 2013 on smoke-free areas and public health outcomes within the unique cultural and geographical context of Banjarmasin. A cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 264 male respondents aged 鈮�15 years, selected through purposive sampling. Questionnaires were used to gather data, and the chi-square test was used to analyze it at the significance level of p=0.05. Furthermore, a logistic regression multivariate analysis was carried out to determine the relationship between several independent factors and the dependent variable. The study found that 183 respondents (69.3%) had public health levels, 211 (79.9%) had positive public awareness, 162 (61.4%) understood regulations, 143 (54.2%) were unaffected by the social environment, and 166 (62.9%) received health education. Significant relationships were observed between public awareness (p=0.002) and health education (p=0.001) with health status, while regulatory understanding (p=0.244) and social environment (p=0.241) showed no significant impact. Multivariate analysis indicated that public awareness (p=0.007; OR=2.410) and health education (p=0.069; OR=1.671) were the most influential factors. Public awareness and health education are crucial in improving health outcomes. The study highlights the importance of culturally sensitive approaches, such as leveraging the community-driven spirit of gotong royong (community cooperation) and integrating local religious practices in health campaigns. It recommends intensifying awareness efforts on the dangers of smoking, reinforcing the enforcement of smoke-free zones, and expanding smoking cessation programs and carbon monoxide (CO) testing, with a focus on cultural relevance and community involvement.
KEYWORDS
Public Awareness, Understanding of Regulations, Social Environment, Health Education, Enforcement of Regional Regulations, Health Levels
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Yeni Riza , Dina Adam , Yesie Christina , Ahmad Zacky Anwary , Netty , Eka Handayani , Husnul Khatimatun Inayah , Abdul Malik , Yoneta Oktaviani , Ari Widyarni , "Public Health Policy in Action: The Impact of Enforcing Local Regulation No. 7 of 2013 on Smoke-free Areas," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 250 - 259, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130125.
(b). APA Format:
Yeni Riza , Dina Adam , Yesie Christina , Ahmad Zacky Anwary , Netty , Eka Handayani , Husnul Khatimatun Inayah , Abdul Malik , Yoneta Oktaviani , Ari Widyarni (2025). Public Health Policy in Action: The Impact of Enforcing Local Regulation No. 7 of 2013 on Smoke-free Areas. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(1), 250 - 259. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130125.