Secondhand smoke exposure and smoking behavior among young adult bar patrons

S. Kalkhoran, T.B. Neilands and P.M. Ling

American Journal of Public Health, 2013, vol. 103, issue 11, 2048-2055

Abstract: Objectives. We described frequency of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among young adults patronizing bars and associations between SHS exposure, attitudes, and smoking behavior. Methods. We collected cross-sectional surveys from randomized time-location samples of bar patrons aged 18 to 26 years in San Diego, California, and Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2010 to 2011. Multivariate logistic regression evaluated associations between SHS exposure, attitudes about dangers of SHS, susceptibility to smoking initiation among nonsmokers, and quit attempts among current smokers. Results. More than 80% of respondents reported past 7-day exposure to any SHS, and more than 70% reported exposure at a bar. Current smokers reported more SHS exposure in cars and their own homes than did nonsmokers. Among nonsmokers, SHS exposure was associated with susceptibility to initiation, but those who believed that SHS exposure is harmful were less susceptible. Belief that SHS is dangerous was associated with quit attempts among smokers. Conclusions. Smoke-free environments and education about the harms of SHS may decrease tobacco use among young adults who frequent bars, where they are heavily exposed to SHS. Copyright © 2013 by the American Public Health Association®.

Keywords: passive smoking, adolescent; adult; attitude to health; car; catering service; cross-sectional study; environmental exposure; epidemiology; female; housing; human; male; passive smoking; psychology; questionnaire; smoking; smoking cessation; statistics and numerical data; United States; young adult; article; environmental exposure; passive smoking; psychological aspect; smoking; smoking cessation; statistics; United States, Adolescent; Adult; Automobiles; California; Cross-Sectional Studies; Environmental Exposure; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Housing; Humans; Male; Oklahoma; Questionnaires; Restaurants; Smoking; Smoking Cessation; Tobacco Smoke Pollution; Young Adult, Adolescent; Adult; Automobiles; California; Cross-Sectional Studies; Environmental Exposure; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Housing; Humans; Male; Oklahoma; Questionnaires; Restaurants; Smoking; Smoking Cessation; Tobacco Smoke Pollution; Young Adult (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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