Secondhand smoke exposure for different education levels: findings from a large, nationally representative survey in Turkey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study is to determine the factors that influence individuals' exposure to tobacco smoke in Turkey according to their education level.

Design

Secondary data analysis.

Participants

Altogether, 17 084 individuals aged 15 and over were included in this study.

Settings

Data set of the Turkey Health Survey in 2019.

Methods

Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with individuals' exposure to tobacco smoke.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The variables age, gender, marital status, general health status, employment status, receipt of psychosocial support and tobacco use were found to be correlated with exposure to tobacco smoke.

Results

The study determined that individuals

SUBMITTER: Alkan O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860053 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature