Expectations and changing attitudes of bar workers before and after the implementation of smoke-free legislation in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Scotland on March 26, 2006 a comprehensive prohibition on smoking in all enclosed public places was introduced. This study examines bar workers' attitudes towards a smoke-free working environment.

Methods

An intervention study comparing bar workers' opinions before and after the implementation of the smoke-free legislation. Bars were randomly selected in three Scottish cities (Glasgow, Edinburgh & Aberdeen) and towns (Aberdeenshire & Borders). Bar workers were recruited from 72 bars that agreed to participate from 159 approached. Pre- and post-implementation attitudes towards legislation, second-hand smoke and smoke-free working environments were compared.

Results

Initially the majority of bar workers agreed with the proposed legislation on smoking (69%)

SUBMITTER: Hilton S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1988823 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature