Use of measures by parents from 309 smoking households to reduce their child’s exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home
Details of measure | % (n) |
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Sum of percentages may exceed 100% as carers reported using more than one measure. | |
*Includes: washing hands after smoking, using ioniser, using ceiling fan, use of air freshener, not allowing smoker to cuddle child during or after smoking. | |
Number of measures used | |
None | 12.2 (38) |
1 | 25.6 (79) |
2 | 19.1 (59) |
3 or more | 42.0 (130) |
Measures used | |
Do not smoke, or allow smoking, in the house | 13.9 (43) |
Stopped smoking | 1.0 (3) |
Smoke fewer cigarettes | 6.8 (21) |
Do not smoke, or allow smoking, in same room as child | 23.3 (72) |
Do not smoke, or allow smoking, in the living room | 9.4 (29) |
Do not smoke, or allow smoking, where child sleeps or naps | 27.5 (85) |
Air room when smoking or someone else smoking | 47.6 (147) |
Air room after smoking or after someone else has smoked | 45.0 (139) |
Other* | 48.5 (150) |
Severity of measures used | |
Strict | 13.9 (43) |
Less strict | 73.5 (223) |
None or not aware of any | 12.2 (38) |