Smoking behavior and attitude toward smoking regulations and passive smoking in the workplace: A study among 974 employees in the German metal industry

摘要: Abstract Background. Smoking regulations at the workplace have been found to be acceptable and effective in many studies conducted United States. There is limited knowledge, however, on acceptance effects of smoking European countries, particularly among blue collar employees. Methods. We a survey behaviour attitude toward passive South German metal company. A self-administered questionnaire was mailed 1,500 predominantly employees whom 974 participated study (response rate 64.9%). Results. About 30% were not allowed smoke their immediate work area. Among them, about 95% both smokers nonsmokers agreed with this policy. More than 60% nonsmoking workers bothered by whether or In contrast, proportion white who varied from 52% if area 18% allowed. Prevalence active average amount considerably lower other These differences partly due confounding occupation, which strongly related habits Conclusions. Our results, confirm extend previous findings, give further support acceptability potential effectiveness workplace. Particular efforts should devoted limit