Behavior intentions of the public after bans on smoking in restaurants and bars

L. Biener and M. Siegel

American Journal of Public Health, 1997, vol. 87, issue 12, 2042-2044

Abstract: Objectives. This study assessed the potential effect of smoke-free policies on bar and restaurant patronage. Methods. Random-digit dialing techniques were used in surveying a representative sample of Massachusetts adults (n = 2356) by telephone. Results. Approximately 61% of the respondents predicted no change in their use of restaurants in response to smoke-free policies, 30% predicted increased use, and 8% predicted decreased use. In turn, 69% of the respondents predicted no change in their patronage of bars, while 20% predicted increased use and 11% predicted decreased use. Conclusions. These results suggest that smoke-free policies are likely to increase overall patronage of bars and restaurants.

Date: 1997
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