| A systematic examination of smoke-free policies in multiunit dwellings in virginia as reported by property managers: implications for prevention. | |
| | |
MedLine Citation:
|
PMID: 21879941 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
|
Abstract Purpose . In most states, smoking has been curtailed to some extent in public buildings, workplaces, and restaurants. The next frontier for smoke-free policies is the multiunit dwelling industry. However, the extent to which smoke-free housing currently is available is unknown. The purpose of this study was to measure the market for smoke-free housing in Virginia and to identify barriers to adopting smoke-free policies. Design . Telephone interviews were conducted with property managers of rental apartments, townhouses, senior housing, and public housing in four Virginia cities. Setting . Four cities in Virginia. Subjects . Two hundred sixty-three property managers in four cities in Virginia (approximately 75 property managers per city). Measures . Property managers were administered a brief telephone survey. Results . Only 33.8% of property managers reported some type of smoke-free policy, with only 15% of those policies prohibiting smoking in residential units. Most property managers without a smoke-free policy were not considering adopting such a policy for a variety of reasons. Conclusion . The availability of smoke-free multiunit dwellings is severely lacking. This study identified a number of science-based and legal misperceptions that may prevent the adoption of smoke-free policies. Correction of these misperceptions is warranted to increase the availability of smoke-free housing. Such policies will be useful in creating environments that support good health practices while simultaneously protecting tenants from exposure to secondhand smoke. |
| | |
Authors:
|
Shelly L Jackson; Richard J Bonnie |
Publication Detail:
|
Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
|
Title: American journal of health promotion : AJHP Volume: 26 ISSN: 0890-1171 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Health Promot Publication Date: 2011 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
|
Created Date: 2011-09-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
|
Nlm Unique ID: 8701680 Medline TA: Am J Health Promot Country: United States |
Other Details:
|
Languages: eng Pagination: 37-44 Citation Subset: T |
Export Citation:
|
APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex |
| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
|
|
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: The role of worksite and home smoking bans in smoking cessation among U.S. employed adult female smo...
Next Document: Does the environment moderate the impact of a mass media campaign to promote walking?