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    Prev Chronic Dis. 2010 May;7(3):A66. Epub 2010 Apr 15.

    The acceptability of comprehensive smoke-free policies to low-income tenants in subsidized housing.

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    Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division, 827 NE Oregon St, Ste 250, Portland OR 97232, USA. linda.drach@state.or.us

    Abstract

    Our objective was to evaluate the acceptability of a comprehensive smoke-free policy among low-income tenants in a group of subsidized, multiunit buildings. We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation that included questionnaires mailed to 839 tenants and follow-up telephone interviews with 23 tenants who were current, former, and never smokers. Most never and former smokers supported the policy, citing improved health, fire safety, and building cleanliness; most current smokers disliked the policy and did not follow it. Messages focusing on shared community-level concerns, accompanied by smoking cessation resources, may support the transition to smoke-free policies in subsidized housing.

    PMID:
    20394705
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID:
    PMC2879998
    Free PMC Article

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