Children's Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: A Preventive Program Assessment

Precioso, José; Araújo, Alexandra M.; Samorinha, Catarina; Machado, José Cunha; Rocha, Vânia; Becoña, Elisardo; Vitória, Paulo; Antunes, Henedina

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“…Therefore, it is important to understand parental perceptions and attitudes towards children's exposure to SHS in order to develop effective interventions to protect children's health [16]. Those interventions can target not only parents (through coverage of treatment interventions-pharmacological, psychosocial and rehabilitation-for substance use disorders, and health education), but also children (through health education included in the school curriculum preferentially linked to biology education) [1,17]. Preventive programs regarding children's exposure to SHS have been implemented in Portugal, such as the "Smoke-Free Homes" which has revealed effectiveness in preventing parental smoking, and therefore in reducing the rate of children exposed to SHS at home and inside the car [18].…”

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Parental Perceptions and Behaviors about Children’s Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Portugal

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One of the sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all. Tobacco consumption is a serious health problem that affects smokers and non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS), particularly children. This study aims to describe parental perceptions of smoke-free rules, to analyze parental awareness about health risks associated with children’s exposure to SHS, and to describe the prevalence of avoidance behaviors related to tobacco smoke, according to parental smoking status. This study includes 1175 parents from a representative sample of 1511 Portuguese children aged 4 to 9 years old in 2016. Parents who were non-smokers reported a higher level of agreement regarding smoke-free rules at home, inside the car, at playgrounds, and near the school entrance than smokers. A higher percentage of nonsmoking parents agreed that children whose parents smoke at home are more likely to become smokers themselves. Nonsmoking parents reported adopting more avoidance behaviors regarding exposure to SHS. The findings indicate that parental exposure perceptions and avoidance behaviors towards SHS were lower and less frequent among smokers. Health education, smoking cessation programs and smoking bans are needed to raise parental awareness and to protect children from SHS exposure.

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Secondhand smoke exposure for different education levels: findings from a large, nationally representative survey in Turkey

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ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to determine the factors that influence individuals’ exposure to tobacco smoke in Turkey according to their education level.DesignSecondary data analysis.ParticipantsAltogether, 17 084 individuals aged 15 and over were included in this study.SettingsData set of the Turkey Health Survey in 2019.MethodsBinary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with individuals’ exposure to tobacco smoke.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe variables age, gender, marital status, general health status, employment status, receipt of psychosocial support and tobacco use were found to be correlated with exposure to tobacco smoke.ResultsThe study determined that individuals who are illiterate/unschooled were exposed to tobacco smoke at a rate of 32.61%, primary school graduates at a rate of 34.32%, primary education graduates at a rate of 41.75%, high school graduates at a rate of 41.04% and university graduates at a rate of 40.34%.ConclusionAs a result of the study, it is emphasised that men, young individuals, individuals with moderate and very good general health status, those who use tobacco, those who are unemployed and those who receive psychosocial support should be targeted. In addition, appropriate strategies for reducing secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure should be developed, taking into account public health strategies for increasing awareness of the adverse health effects of SHS exposure and the determinants of tobacco exposure according to the study.

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Children's Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: A Preventive Program Assessment

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Parental Perceptions and Behaviors about Children’s Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Portugal

Parental Perceptions and Behaviors about Children’s Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Portugal

Secondhand smoke exposure for different education levels: findings from a large, nationally representative survey in Turkey

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