Correlates of Smoke-Free Home Policies in Shanghai, China. (1st July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zheng, Pinpin; Kegler, Michelle C.; Berg, Carla J.; Fu, Wenjie; Wang, Jing; Zhou, Xilan; Liu, Dong; Fu, Hua
• Other Names: Grassi Maria Caterina Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: BioMed research international. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-07-01
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Life sciences -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/249534
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2314-6133

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Approximately 63.7% of nonsmokers in China are exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) in their homes. The current study documents the prevalence and correlates of smoke-free home policies in Shanghai, as well as reasons for implementing such a policy and places where smoking is most commonly allowed. Methods . We conducted in-person surveys of 500 participants using a multistage proportional random sampling design in an urban and suburban district. Results . Overall, 35.3% had a smoke-free home policy. In the logistic regression, having higher income, not having smokers in the home, having children in the home, having fewer friends/relatives who permit smoking at home, and not being a current smoker were correlates of having a smoke-free home policy P < 0.05 . Concern about the health impact of SHS was reportedly the most important reason for establishing a smoke-free home. Among participants with no or partial bans, the most common places where smoking was allowed included the living room (64.2%), kitchen (46.1%), and bathroom (33.8%). Conclusions . Smoke-free home policies were in place for a minority of households surveyed. Establishing such a policy was influenced by personal smoking behavior and social factors. These findings suggest an urgent need to promote smoke-free home policies through tobacco control programs.