Associations of smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing with smoking behavior and second-hand smoke exposure: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Although considerable progress has been made regarding the implementation of smoke-free policies (SFPs), many people continue to be exposed to second-hand smoke (SHS) in the home environment. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the association of SFPs in multi-unit housing (MUH) with smoking behavior and SHS exposure.

Methods

In August 2022, we searched five online databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO and CENTRAL. Keywords included terms for SFPs, MUH, smoking behavior and exposure to SHS. We searched for studies that focused on regular combustible cigarettes. Due to the high heterogeneity in methodology and outcomes of the included studies, a meta-analysis was not performed.

Results

Our search yielded 4750 art

SUBMITTER: Garritsen HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907329 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature