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Changes of attitudes and patronage behaviors in response to a smoke-free bar law
- Source :
- The American Journal of Public Health. April, 2003, Vol. 93 Issue 4, p611, 7 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Objectives. We examined patron responses to a California smoke-free bar law. Methods. Three telephone surveys measured attitudes and behavior changes after implementation of the law. Results. Approval of the law rose from 59.8% to 73.2% (odds ratio [OR] = 1.95; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.58, 2.40). Self-reported noncompliance decreased from 24.6% to 14.0% (OR = 0.50; 95% CI = 0.30, 0.85). Likelihood of visiting a bar or of not changing bar patronage after the law was implemented increased from 86% to 91% (OR = 1.76; 95% CI = 1.29, 2.40). Conclusions. California bar patrons increasingly support and comply with the smoke-free bar law.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00900036
- Volume :
- 93
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The American Journal of Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.99811981