Empowering Women in Tobacco Control: A Participatory Study on Household Smoking Behavior in Aceh, Indonesia

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Qualitative study reveals women's pivotal role in household smoking control in Aceh, suggesting effective strategies.

Women demonstrated progressive attitudes toward smoking, evolving from acceptance to active responsibility.
Participants reported success in encouraging smoking cessation in husbands, underscoring the influence of cultural norms.
The study used a Participatory Action Research approach and involved 75 women across three districts in Aceh.
Integrating gender-sensitive strategies into tobacco control policies may enhance their effectiveness in conservative regions.

Saffutra et al. (2025) studied this question.

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