Employee and public responses to simulated violations of no-smoking regulations in spain

X. Bonfill, C. Serra and V. López

American Journal of Public Health, 1997, vol. 87, issue 6, 1035-1037

Abstract: Objectives. This study evaluated compliance with regulations prohibiting smoking in public places by using a new method of smoking simulation. Methods. Sites in Sabadell, Spain, were visited by observers who lit a cigarette, simulating the act of smoking, and noted the placement and content of signs indicating smoking restrictions. Results. A warning was given in only 17% of sites. A significant association was observed between the presence of signs banning smoking and the elicitation of a warning from people present. Conclusions. Simulating the violation of smoking restrictions may be used as an efficient method of assessing enforcement of the prohibition of public smoking.

Date: 1997
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