Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Young Adult Sexual Minority Bar and Nightclub Patrons.

• Autores: Amanda Fallin, Torsten B. Neilands, Jeffrey W. Jordan, Pamela M. Ling
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 104, Nº. 2, 2014, págs. 148-153
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Objectives. We compared exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) and attitudes toward smoke-free bar and nightclub policies among patrons of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) and non-LGBT bars and nightclubs. Methods. We conducted randomized time-location sampling surveys of young adults (aged 21-30 years) in 7 LGBT (n = 1113 patrons) and 12 non-LGBT (n = 1068 patrons) venues in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2011, as part of a crosssectional study of a social branding intervention to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle and environment in bars and nightclubs. Results. Compared with non-LGBT bars and nightclubs, patrons of LGBT venues had 38% higher adjusted odds of having been exposed to SHS in a bar or nightclub in the past 7 days but were no less likely to support smoke-free policies and intended to go out at least as frequently if a smoke-free bar and nightclub law was passed. Conclusions. The policy environment in LGBT bars and nightclubs appears favorable for the enactment of smoke-free policies, which would protect patrons from SHS and promote a smoke-free social norm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]