Second‐hand smoke at work: The exposure, perceptions and attitudes of bar and restaurant workers to environmental tobacco smoke

Jones, Stephanie; Love, Christine; Thomson, George; Green, Robyn; Howden‐Chapman, Philippa

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842x.2001.tb00557.x

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“…32 These community preferences are similar to those expressed by staff in the New Zealand hospitality industr y, where three-quar ters wanted some sort of restrictions in bars. 33 One potential criticism of the methodology employed in this CERP study is the inclusion of the option of 'separate areas for smokers' in the licensed premises questions. Although similar wordings have been used in other studies, 19,32 this option can be viewed as somewhat ambiguous because it is unclear whether 'separate areas' refer to spaces that are physically discrete with no shared ventilation systems, or to less ideal conditions that are more common in licensed premises.…”

Section: Licensed Premises Smoking Restrictionsmentioning

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Environmental tobacco smoke in homes, motor vehicles and licensed premises: community attitudes and practices

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Tzelepis

Paul

et al. 2002

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Objective: To assess community knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) especially in homes, private motor vehicles and licensed premises, and to document levels of support for further government legislation. Methods: 656 persons aged 18 years and over, a sub‐sample in a computer‐assisted telephone survey of 2,087 randomly selected respondents across NSW, answered 12 ETS‐specific questions The whole sample was asked demographic, smoking status and household membership questions. The overall response rate was 61.4% (consent rate 75.4%). Results: Overall, 32.8% (95% CI 27.8–37.8) of children aged 0–4 years in the households surveyed were reported to live with at least one smoker. Agreement about ETS hazards was lowest in relation to child ear problems (31.2%) and sudden infant death syndrome (50.6%). Complete bans on smoking were reported in 69.9% of homes and 77.1% of private motor vehicles The percentages favouring total bans in homes (p<0.001) and private motor vehicles (p<0.001) were significantly lower among smokers than non‐smokers. Overall, 55.8% supported legislation to ban smoking in private vehicles carrying children. The majority support restrictions on smoking in non‐eating areas of licensed clubs (88.7%) and hotels (84.8%). Overall, the data indicate a ban on smoking in licensed premises is likely to increase business. Conclusion: Smoking is banned in most NSW homes and private motor vehicles Acceptance of ETS risks is high but there are important knowledge gaps. Considerable support exists for further government regulation of ETS. Media campaigns are likely to reinforce a public environment already receptive of the need for more government ETS restrictions.

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Environmental tobacco smoke in homes, motor vehicles and licensed premises: community attitudes and practices

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Tzelepis

Paul

et al. 2002

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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“…There have been repeated calls for Australian and New Zealand governments to legislate to protect the health of the public and provide safer workplaces by prohibiting smoking in bars. [11][12][13] This latest data should reassure policy makers that a ban on smoking in bars and gaming venues would most likely be popular and have no net impact on patronage. …”

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Public support for smoking bans in bars and gaming venues

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Kriven

2001

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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“…3 4 Secondly, research suggests that bar workers constitute an occupational group with a high proportion of active smokers. Jones et al, 5 found a 40% prevalence in hospitality workers in New Zealand, and…”

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Prevalence of smoking among bar workers prior to the Republic of Ireland smokefree workplace legislation

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Background Few studies have examined smoking behaviour among bar workers, an occupational group traditionally exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke. This study set out to: (1) establish baseline prevalence of smoking and cigarette consumption among Cork bar workers prior to the introduction of the Republic of Ireland's (ROI) smokefree workplace legislation (29th March 2004);(2) compare gender-and age-specific smoking rates in Cork bar workers with the equivalent occupational classes within the general population; (3) estimate the adjusted odds of being a smoker for Cork bar workers relative to the general population.Methods A cross-sectional random sample of bar workers in Cork city and a cross-sectional random telephone survey of the general population (ROI) were conducted prior to the smokefree legislation.Results 129 bar workers were enrolled and 1240 individuals from the general population. Self reported smoking prevalence among Cork bar workers was 54% (58% using cotinine-validated measures), with particularly high rates in women (70%) and 18 to 28 year olds (72%). The overall self reported rates in the general population sub-sample were substantially lower at 28%; 28% in women and 36% among 18 to 28 year olds. Bar workers were twice as likely to be smokers as the general population sub-sample (adjusted odds ratio = 2.15, 95% CI 1.45 to 3.17).Conclusions Cork bar workers constitute an occupational group with an extremely high smoking prevalence. In addition to high secondhand smoke exposure prior to the smokefree legislation, this makes bar workers a high risk group for smoking-related illnesses.

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Second‐hand smoke at work: The exposure, perceptions and attitudes of bar and restaurant workers to environmental tobacco smoke

Abstract: Objectives: To investigate the knowledge of, and perceptions, attitudes and exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) of staff in the New Zealand hospitality industry.

Cited by 39 publications

References 19 publications

Environmental tobacco smoke in homes, motor vehicles and licensed premises: community attitudes and practices

Environmental tobacco smoke in homes, motor vehicles and licensed premises: community attitudes and practices

Public support for smoking bans in bars and gaming venues

Prevalence of smoking among bar workers prior to the Republic of Ireland smokefree workplace legislation

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