Awareness of Passive Smoking Among the Adult Population in Northern Borders and Al Jouf Regions, Saudi Arabia

Objective To assess the knowledge of passive smoking (PS) among the adult population and their understanding of its harmful effects on their health. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out through social media channels (Twitter, and WhatsApp Snapchat). Results: The study had 414 participants in total, their mean age was 35.7 +/- 11.5, the majority (73.9%; 306) were males, and married participants comprise a significant portion of the population (62.3%, 258). Most of the participants reported having family members who smoke. The vast majority of respondents (78.5%, 325) believed that PS experienced the same risks as active smokers. Conclusion: The majority of adults in Saudi Arabia's Northern and Al Jouf regions were exposed to passive smoking. More than 60% of respondents believed that being close to someone who smokes causes you to start smoking. Most people thought that PS increased children's risk of pneumonia and that passive smokers had the same hazards as active smokers.