Awareness and attitude to the law banning smoking in public places in Osun State, Nigeria

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作者
Olowookere, Samuel Anu [1 ]
Adepoju, Ebenezer Gbenga [2 ]
Gbolahan, Olalere Omoyosola [3 ]
机构
[1] Obafemi Awolowo Univ, Coll Hlth Sci, Dept Community Hlth, Ife, Nigeria
[2] State Specialist Hosp, Dept Prevent Med, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
[3] Univ Ibadan, Dept Oral & Maxillofacial Surg, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Law on cigarette smoking prohibition; Public places; Osun state; Nigeria;
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10.1186/1617-9625-12-6
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
Objective: This study determined the awareness and attitude towards the Osun state prohibition of smoking in public places law. Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study design. 520 consenting respondents recruited using a convenience sampling method were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire covering their smoking pattern, awareness and attitude towards the law of prohibition of smoking in public places in Osun State. Data analyzed using descriptive and chi-square statistics. Results: Only 38% were aware of the law while none had seen the document. Fifty six percent felt cigarette smoking is a problem that required the law to be implemented, while only 20% agreed that the law will stop tobacco use. The radio (58%), bill boards (45%) and newspapers (44%) were the major sources of awareness of the law. The perception of risk posed to the public and family health by cigarette smoking was poor among the participants. Conclusion: There is poor awareness and attitude to the law of prohibition of smoking in public places in Osun State. It is necessary to increase sensitization of the general public and enforcement of the law.
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