Second-hand smoke exposure in different types of venues: before and after the implementation of smoke-free legislation in Guangzhou, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Smoke-free legislation was implemented in Guangzhou on 1 September 2010. However, the smoke-free policy did not cover all indoor areas and smoking rooms can be set in some public places. This study aimed to assess changes in self-reported second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in different types of venues and in homes, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of smoke-free legislation.

Methods/design

A repeated cross-sectional survey of representative participants was conducted in Guangzhou before and after the smoke-free legislation. Logistic regression models were used to examine the effectiveness of smoke-free legislation.

Main outcome measures

Self-reported exposure to SHS,antitobacco advertisements and tobacco advertisements.

Participants

A total of 490

SUBMITTER: Ye X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3927996 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature