Assessment of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in Spain: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is no consensus on the questions that should be included in questionnaires to properly ascertain exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS). The objective of this study is to analyze the questions included in studies which have assessed SHS exposure in Spain.

Methods

A scoping review was performed, using PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases, selecting original articles published in English and Spanish, across the period 2012-2021. We extracted data from each study regarding its design, target population, sample size or geographical scope; we also collected data regarding how studies dealt with exposure to SHS including assessment and intensity of SHS, exposure setting, geographical scope, and the verbatim questions used.

Results

Finally, 75 s

SUBMITTER: Blanco-Ferreiro A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468508 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature