Factors Affecting the Compliance with Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws of Alcoholic Beverage Strores in Areas Near Educational Institutions Located Outside Municipalities, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

The objectives of the research were to study factors affecting the compliance with alcoholic beverage control laws of alcoholic beverage strores in areas near educational institutions located outside municipalities, Nakhon Ratchasima province. This research was a cross-sectional analytical study. The populations were alcohol distribution points/shops/stores, and sellers aged 18 years and above at alcohol stores around educational institutions in suburban and rural areas according to the zoning area of ​​Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The samples were randomly drawn from districts in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. By simple random sampling, 11 districts out of a total of 32 districts were collecting data on alcohol stores around all educational institutions in the district that were randomly drawn, totaling 120 points of sale, and collect data about alcohol sellers by giving them self-reported questionnaire with 119 consenting participants. Descriptive data analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis were used.

 The results indicated that educational institutions type/level in zoning area, the distance between the store and the educational institutes, attitudes, confidence in the dealer's law enforcement, and store inspections by government officials had a statistically significant effect on the compliance of stores in zoning zones around suburban and rural educational institutions at .05 levels. Government officials concerned should therefore pay more attention and act on the above factors.