Predicting smokers’ non-compliance with smoking restrictions in public places

Lazuras, Lambros; Eiser, J. Richard; Rodafinos, Angelos

doi:10.1136/tc.2008.025841

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“…Contrary to the results presented in this work, in Chaaya's studies there were no significant differences observed in compliance with the smoking ban between women and men [27]. In a work by Lazarus et al, among 229 students in the northern Greece, majority reported non-compliance with the smoking ban by smoking in every place they wanted to and where it was forbidden [28]. The analysis carried out by Yong et al on the basis of International Tobacco Control Southeast Asia Survey results showed that the reported compliance with the smoking ban in Malaysia was very high, i.e., 95%, whereas in Thailand this percentage was significantly lower, 51% [28].…”

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Complying with the smoking ban by students before and after introducing legislative intervention

Rzeźnicki¹,

Stelmach²,

Kowalska³

et al. 2015

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: More and more countries introduce a total ban on smoking tobacco in public places. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness of "The Act of 8 April 2010 on amendment of the act on protection of health against the consequences of consumption of tobacco and tobacco products and act on National Sanitary Inspectorate" and assess the frequency of complying with the smoking bans by the students of the Medical University of Lodz. Material and Methods: Between 2007-2011, at the Social Medicine Institute of the Medical University of Lodz, a study using random survey was carried out involving students who were starting their studies at the Health Department of the Medical University of Lodz. The analysis of the collected material showed that 1038 people reported being smokers at the time of the study. Among that group, 530 students were included in the study prior to, and 508 after the introduction of the amendment. In order to verify their compliance with the smoking ban, the respondents were asked whether they smoked only in designated areas or wherever they wanted to. Results: The ratio of people claiming they smoked anywhere they wanted to, disregarding the smoking ban, was 60% (N = 318) and after the amendment had been introduced, this ratio was 62.2% (N = 316), it increased by 2.2 percentage points. The observed difference was statistically irrelevant (Chi 2 = 0.530, p > 0.05). Conclusions: The Act "On amendment of the act on protection of health against the consequences of consumption of tobacco and tobacco products and Act on National Sanitary Inspectorate" in Poland did not result in the expected changes in the frequency of complying with the smoking ban by the 1st year students.

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Complying with the smoking ban by students before and after introducing legislative intervention

Rzeźnicki¹,

Stelmach²,

Kowalska³

et al. 2015

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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“…Evidence has shown that smoke-free policies at work reduce the overall burden of exposure to SHS, eliminate smoking cues, encourage smoking cessation among smoker employees [3][4][5], and result in higher financial returns and overall profit for the company and the public health system [6]. The implementation of smoke-free policies, however, is not always welcomed by smokers, who may resist change and violate smoking restrictions [7]. Even in this policies [10].…”

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“…Even in this policies [10]. This is even more important in countries such as Greece, where tobacco control policies are poorly implemented, and many smokers report violation of existing smoke-free regulations [7,16]. The objective of the present study was to assess nonsmokers' assertiveness in SMEs and identify the psychosocial drivers of assertive behavior.…”

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Smoke-free policies and non-smokers’ reactions to SHS exposure in small and medium enterprises

Sivri¹,

Lazuras²,

Rodafinos³

et al. 2013

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Introduction: Non-smoker employees can significantly improve the existing smoke-free policies in the workplace by asserting their right for smoke-free air and confronting smoker colleagues. The aim of the study was to assess the psychological and social drivers of non-smokers' readiness to assert their right for smoke-free air in the workplace. Materials and Methods: Twenty-six small-and-medium enterprises (SME) with diverse background were randomly selected, and 284 employees agreed to participate in the study. Our study focused on the responses of 85 non-smokers (M age = 34 years, SD = 7.98, 84.2% worked in indoor offices). A cross-sectional design was used and participants completed a structured anonymous questionnaire assessing background and demographic characteristics, and psychosocial predictors of assertiveness intentions. Results: Although more than half of non-smokers reported they were often/almost always bothered by exposure to SHS, roughly one third of them reported having asked their colleagues not to smoke at work. Regression analysis showed that the effects of distal predictors (i.e. annoyance due to SHS exposure) were mediated by past behaviour, attitudes (protection motivation beliefs), social norms, and self-efficacy. Conclusions: Health beliefs related to SHS exposure, and concerns about workplace health and job performance, social norms and self-efficacy can increase the assertiveness of non-smokers in workplace settings. Related campaigns should focus on communicating normative messages and self-efficacy training to empower non-smoker employees to act assertively towards protecting their smoke-free rights.

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“…[7][8][9][10] Only a few studies have examined support for smoke-free laws at bars and/or restaurants among young adults specifically, all of which have used a cross-sectional design. [11][12][13][14][15] It is particularly important to understand levels of support among the young adult population, not only because some studies have shown their support to be lower than older adults, but also because young adults are often employed in bars and restaurants 16 and tend to frequent bars. 17 Most previous studies have been limited to college students and only inquired about smoke-free laws on campus.…”

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“…17 Most previous studies have been limited to college students and only inquired about smoke-free laws on campus. [12][13][14][15] One study, which used data from the same project as the current study, included a community sample of young adults and found that overall support for smoke-free laws in restaurants was 66% and in bars was 40%. The study also found that, as with the adult population, factors associated with increased support included being a nonsmoker and living with a local smoke-free law.…”

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Smoke-Free Laws in Bars and Restaurants: Does Support among Teens and Young Adults Change after a Statewide Smoke-Free Law?

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Objective. We assessed changes in levels of support for smoke-free bars and restaurants among teens and young adults before and after implementation of a statewide smoke-free law.Methods. We measured support for smoke-free bars and restaurants among teens and young adults aged 16-24 years living in Minnesota (n52,785) and five comparison states (n5404), up to 12 months before and up to six months after Minnesota's smoke-free law went into effect in October 2007. We compared changes in support among three subgroups-Minnesota participants who lived with a previous local smoke-free law, Minnesota participants who did not live with a previous local smoke-free law, and participants from the comparison states-before and after Minnesota's statewide smoke-free law went into effect.Results. Support for smoke-free restaurants and bars among participants in Minnesota and comparison states increased after Minnesota's smoke-free law went into effect. Minnesotans, both those living with and without a previous local smoke-free law, showed similar increases in support for smoke-free restaurants as participants in comparison states. However, Minnesotans living without a previous local law showed larger increases in support for smoke-free bars than both those in comparison states and those living in Minnesota with a previous local smoke-free law.Conclusions. Our study employed a more robust design than similar studies and focused on the teen and young adult population. Our results will help advocates and policy makers demonstrate how public support for smoke-free laws increases following smoke-free legislation, particularly among those who were not previously living with a local smoke-free law.

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Predicting smokers’ non-compliance with smoking restrictions in public places

Cited by 42 publications

References 22 publications

Complying with the smoking ban by students before and after introducing legislative intervention

Complying with the smoking ban by students before and after introducing legislative intervention

Smoke-free policies and non-smokers’ reactions to SHS exposure in small and medium enterprises

Smoke-Free Laws in Bars and Restaurants: Does Support among Teens and Young Adults Change after a Statewide Smoke-Free Law?

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