Table 2

Sampling base and sample

Sampling basenPer cent of totalPer cent of eligible
Former tobacco retailers identified in target regions114
Less
Ineligible for interview
 Different business or premises closed3833.33
 Resumed selling1614.04
 New management1412.28
 Say never sold32.63
 Excluded due to poor English10.88
Eligible for interview
 Refused1714.9140.48
 Interviewed1311.4030.95
 Not interviewed (all licensed premises)119.6526.19
 Unable to contact10.882.38
 Total eligible4236.84100.00