Ann W St Claire1, Michael S Amato1,2, Raymond G Boyle1, Peter Rode3, Ann M Kinney3. 1. 1 Research Department, ClearWay Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 2. 2 Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies, Truth Initiative, Washington, DC, USA. 3. 3 Minnesota Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, Saint Paul, MN, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To examine locations of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among nonsmokers, 7 years after a statewide smoke-free policy. DESIGN: Data collected via statewide, random digit dial telephone survey. Response rates were 64.7% for landline and 73.5% for cell phone. SETTING: Minnesota, 2014. PARTICIPANTS: Representative sample of 7887 nonsmoking adults. MEASURES: Self-reported locations of SHS exposure and opinions on smoke-free restrictions. ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics and logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 35.5% of nonsmokers reported SHS exposure in the past 7 days. The greatest proportion of exposure occurred in community settings (31.7%) followed by cars (6.9%) and in the home (3.2%). Young adults were more likely to be exposed in a home or car than older adults. Nonsmokers living with a smoker were 39.6 (20.6-75.8) times more likely to be exposed to SHS in their home and 5.3 (4.1-6.8) times more likely to be exposed in a car, compared to those who did not live with a smoker. CONCLUSION: SHS exposure continues after comprehensive smoke-free policies restricted it from public places. Disparities in exposure rates exist for those who live with a smoker, are young, and have low incomes. Findings suggest the need for additional policies that will have the greatest public health benefit.
PURPOSE: To examine locations of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among nonsmokers, 7 years after a statewide smoke-free policy. DESIGN: Data collected via statewide, random digit dial telephone survey. Response rates were 64.7% for landline and 73.5% for cell phone. SETTING: Minnesota, 2014. PARTICIPANTS: Representative sample of 7887 nonsmoking adults. MEASURES: Self-reported locations of SHS exposure and opinions on smoke-free restrictions. ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics and logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 35.5% of nonsmokers reported SHS exposure in the past 7 days. The greatest proportion of exposure occurred in community settings (31.7%) followed by cars (6.9%) and in the home (3.2%). Young adults were more likely to be exposed in a home or car than older adults. Nonsmokers living with a smoker were 39.6 (20.6-75.8) times more likely to be exposed to SHS in their home and 5.3 (4.1-6.8) times more likely to be exposed in a car, compared to those who did not live with a smoker. CONCLUSION: SHS exposure continues after comprehensive smoke-free policies restricted it from public places. Disparities in exposure rates exist for those who live with a smoker, are young, and have low incomes. Findings suggest the need for additional policies that will have the greatest public health benefit.
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Keywords:
secondhand smoke; smoke-free policy; surveillance; tobacco control
Authors: Ann W St Claire; Samantha Friedrichsen; Raymond G Boyle; John Kingsbury; Michael J Parks; Sharrilyn Helgertz Journal: Prev Med Rep Date: 2020-05-29