Changes in prevalence of and attitudes to restrictions on smoking in the workplace among indoor workers in the state of Victoria, Australia, 1988-90.

摘要: Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, 1 Rathdowne Street, Carlton South, Victoria 3053, Australia R Borland Abstract Objective To monitor change the prevalence of, distribution and attitu des to smoking restrictions among a representative sample of indoor workers Victoria, Australia. Methods Three cross sectional com munity samples were collected 1988, 1989, 1990 (n = 975, 1027, 933). They interviewed about attitudes workplace bans extent restrictions, if any, which they subject. Results The percentage reporting total ban increased from 17 % 33 (p < 0 0001). There no differences rate as function type work (white or blue collar) employer. Attitudes became more positive 0001) over same period that people preferred ban. Preferences strongly associa ted with actual Conclusions Total are becoming prevalent likely be by thus an acceptable means protecting exposure environmental tobacco smoke.