[Opinion of administrative personnel about smoke-free regulations]

Przegl Lek. 2010;67(10):996-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the opinion of administrative personnel in school on smoke-free regulations. The study population consisted of 320 subjects. Among the study population questionnaire was conducted including socio-demographic characteristic, smoking and SHS profile. Detail information was collected about opinion on smoke-free public places such as offices, other workplaces, health and educational buildings, restaurants and bars. About 22% of study population declared current tobacco smoking. More current everyday smoking was observed among men comparing to women (17.8% vs. 9.1%; p < 0.05). The study indicated that high percentage support total ban of smoking in public offices (84%), health care buildings (89%), and educational buildings (86%). 60% of the study subject were in favor of smoke-fee restaurants and 38% sypport smoke-free burs, pubs and clubs. The strong approval for ban on tobacco product advertising was indicated by 41% of respondents and 38% of them expect pictorial warnings on tobacco packs.

MeSH terms

  • Administrative Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Adult
  • Attitude
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Occupational Exposure / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Occupational Exposure / prevention & control*
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Population Surveillance
  • Restaurants / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Schools / organization & administration*
  • Sex Distribution
  • Smoking / epidemiology
  • Smoking / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Smoking Prevention*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / prevention & control*
  • Workplace

Substances

  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution