Tobacco smoke incursion into private residences in Israel: a cross-sectional study examining public perceptions of private rights and support for governmental policies

Autor: Noa Theitler, Vaughan W. Rees, Maya Peled-Raz, Michal Bitan, Laura J. Rosen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2045-4015
DOI: 10.1186/s13584-023-00573-w
Popis: Abstract Background Tobacco smoke incursion (TSI) into private residences is a widespread problem in many countries. We sought to assess the prevalence of self-reported TSI and public attitudes about TSI in Israel, a country with a relatively high smoking prevalence and high population density. Methods We conducted a random digit dial survey among residents in Israel (N = 285) in 2017, which examined the frequency, source, correlates of, and attitudes towards TSI and potential regulatory options. The cooperation rate was 63.9%. Results Among respondents, 44.7% reported ever experiencing home TSI, with higher exposure among residents of multi-unit housing (MUH) (MUH versus private homes: aOR (Adjusted Odds Ratio): 3.60, CI (Confidence Interval): [1.96, 6.58], p
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