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01-05-2015 | Original Article

Household smoking restrictions among urban residents in China: individual and regional influences

Authors: Tingzhong Yang, Lingwei Yu, Shuhan Jiang, Xueying Feng, Hong Xian, Randall R. Cottrell, Ian R. H. Rockett

Published in: International Journal of Public Health | Issue 4/2015

Abstract

Objectives

The present study examines individual and regional influences on household smoking restrictions (HSR) in China.

Methods

Participants were 16,866 urban residents, who were identified through a multistage survey sampling process conducted in 21 Chinese cities. The data collection instrument was a self-administered questionnaire. The sample was characterized in terms of the prevalence of complete HSRs. Multilevel logistic regression models were used to examine individual and environmental influences on HSR.

Results

Almost 22 % of respondents reported HSR. Both individual and regional-level restrictions on smoking in the workplace were associated with HSR. There was a negative association between individual household income and HSR, and positive associations between HSR awareness of secondhand smoking (SHS), and smoking in smoke-free public places, respectively.

Conclusions

This study revealed individual and regional influences on HSR in China. Findings underscore that efforts to restrict smoking in Chinese households should emphasize environmental smoking restrictions, while simultaneously raising public awareness of the perils of SHS. This information should be considered in designing interventions to sustain and promote the adoption of HSR in Chinese and other populations.

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Title: Household smoking restrictions among urban residents in China: individual and regional influences
Authors: Tingzhong Yang
Lingwei Yu
Shuhan Jiang
Xueying Feng
Hong Xian
Randall R. Cottrell
Ian R. H. Rockett
Publication date: 01-05-2015
Publisher: Springer Basel
Published in: International Journal of Public Health / Issue 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Electronic ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-015-0672-0

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Household smoking restrictions among urban residents in China: individual and regional influences

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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