Preventing exposure to second-hand smoke.

OBJECTIVE: To report the effectiveness of a health education intervention provided by nurses to prevent second-hand smoke exposure in sick children in Hong Kong. DATA SOURCES: A clinical trial, international and national government reports, and research studies.
CONCLUSION: Exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Nursing interventions to reduce exposure are critical and need further study. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses are in a vital position to carry out health education about the health risks associated with second-hand smoke exposure and to protect the child from such exposure.

RCT Entities:   Population Interventions Outcomes