Measuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM_2.5) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Extensive regulations have been introduced to reduce secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among non-smokers in Malaysia. However, there is still a need to encourage behavior change of smokers in relation to making homes smoke-free. This feasibility study aimed to use low-cost air pollution monitors to quantify SHS concentrations in Malaysian households and to explore the practicality of using personalized feedback in educating families to make their homes smoke-free.

Methods

A total of 35 smokers in three states in Malaysia were recruited via snowball and convenience sampling methods. Indoor fine particulate (PM_2.5) concentrations in participants' homes were measured for 7 days before and after educational intervention using a pre-defined template, which i

SUBMITTER: Zulkifli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9272415 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature