Perceptions of harm from secondhand smoke exposure among U.S. adults, 2009–2010

Kruger, Judy; Patel, Roshni; Kegler, Michelle C.; Babb, Steven; King, Brian A.

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“…SHS-related attitudes and norms have changed over the past two decades as awareness of the harmfulness of SHS exposure has increased among both smokers and non-smokers 34. However, these changes may have evolved more quickly in higher SES groups 35.…”

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Social disparities in children's exposure to secondhand smoke in privately owned vehicles

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“…For the purposes of this study, respondents were categorized according to the proportion of state residents covered by a state and/or local comprehensive smoke-free law as of 1 July 2010 [ 36 ]. Based on the distribution of the comprehensive smoke-free law coverage, the population fell into four categories: 100% (statewide comprehensive law); 20%–99%; 1%–19%; 0% (no local or statewide comprehensive laws) [ 37 ]. These categories were selected based on the population distribution of coverage across states to ensure that statistically reliable comparisons could be made across categories.…”

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National and State-Specific Attitudes toward Smoke-Free Parks among U.S. Adults

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Outdoor places, such as parks, remain a source of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. We assessed attitudes toward smoke-free parks among U.S. adults. Data came from the 2009–2010 National Adult Tobacco Survey, a landline and cellular telephone survey of noninstitutionalized adults aged ≥18 in the 50 U.S. states and D.C. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of attitudes toward smoke-free parks, overall and by current tobacco use. Overall, 38.5% of adults reported favorable attitudes toward complete smoke-free parks; prevalence ranged from 29.2% in Kentucky to 48.2% in Maine. Prevalence of favorable attitudes toward smoke-free parks was higher among nonusers of tobacco (44.6%) and noncombustible-only users (30.0%) than any combustible users (21.3%). The adjusted odds of having a favorable attitude were higher among: women; Hispanics and Black non-Hispanics, American Indian and Alaska Native non-Hispanics, and other non-Hispanics; those with an unspecified sexual orientation; and those with children aged ≤17 in the household, relative to each characteristics respective referent group. Odds were lower among: any combustible tobacco and noncombustible-only tobacco users; adults aged 45–64; and those with some college or an undergraduate degree. Opportunities exist to educate the public about the benefits of smoke-free outdoor environments.

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“…The belief that SHS causes illness, particularly in children, is positively associated with quit attempts among smokers 6,7 . In Australia, one in five smokers attempted to quit due to concerns that their behavior was causing problems among friends and family 6 .…”

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“…Adverse health outcomes including ischemic heart disease, lower respiratory infections, asthma, and lung cancer may be reduced with interventions limiting SHS exposure 5 . Belief that SHS causes serious illness, and that it is associated with smoking behavior, has been studied extensively in Western nations 6,7 . The belief that SHS causes illness, particularly in children, is positively associated with quit attempts among smokers 6,7 .…”

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The belief that secondhand smoke causes serious illness among Chinese smokers: Smoking cessation and intention to quit

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2018

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INTRODUCTION Approximately 70% of Chinese adults are exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) each week and 100 000 people die from SHS every year in China. This study evaluates associations between the belief that SHS causes serious illness and intention to quit, attempts to quit, and quitting smoking, among Chinese adult smokers. METHODS A nationally representative sample of 4866 current and former adult smokers in the Global Adult Tobacco Survey was used for analysis. Multivariable weighted regression models were built to determine significant associations between smoking cessation behavior and the belief that SHS causes serious illness. RESULTS The belief that SHS causes serious illness was associated with intention to quit (AOR 1.62, 95% CI: 1.24, 2.12) and quitting smoking (AOR 1.44, 95% CI: 1.15, 1.81). Other variables associated with smoking cessation behavior included not permitting smoking at home (intending: AOR 1.59, 95% CI: 1.10, 2.31; attempting: AOR 1.73, 95% CI: 1.25, 2.40; quitting: AOR 2.71, 95% CI: 1.90, 3.89) and the belief that smoking causes serious illness (attempting: AOR 1.63, 95% CI: 1.14, 2.33; quitting: AOR 1.66, 95% CI: 1.21, 2.28). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that believing SHS causes serious illness may play a role in quitting smoking. In China's collectivistic culture, interventions should focus on how SHS exposure affects the health of friends and family. This message can be combined with other proven tobacco control methods such as: smoking bans in public places, warning labels on cigarette packages, high cigarette taxes, and mass media campaigns to reduce tobacco use. INTRODUCTIONChina is the world's largest producer, manufacturer, and consumer of tobacco 1,2 . Chinese men consume over one-third of the world's cigarettes 3,4 . The prevalence of smoking in China among people 15 years or older was 28.1% in 2010, including 52.9% of men and 2.4% of women 2 . Although the quit rate has increased from 3% in 1991 to 9% in 2006, one-third of male smokers will eventually die from tobaccorelated disease 3 . Each year, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) causes over 435 000 adult and 165 000 childhood deaths globally 5 . Worldwide, 40% of children, 35% of women, and 33% of men are exposed to SHS indoors 5 . Adverse health outcomes including ischemic heart disease, lower respiratory infections, asthma, and lung cancer may be reduced with interventions limiting SHS exposure 5 . Belief that SHS causes serious illness, and that it is associated with smoking behavior, has been studied extensively in Western nations 6,7 . The belief that SHS causes illness, particularly in children, is positively associated with quit attempts among smokers 6,7 . In Australia, one in five smokers attempted to quit due AFFILIATION

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Perceptions of harm from secondhand smoke exposure among U.S. adults, 2009–2010

Cited by 17 publications

References 34 publications

Social disparities in children's exposure to secondhand smoke in privately owned vehicles

Social disparities in children's exposure to secondhand smoke in privately owned vehicles

National and State-Specific Attitudes toward Smoke-Free Parks among U.S. Adults

The belief that secondhand smoke causes serious illness among Chinese smokers: Smoking cessation and intention to quit

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