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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of educating people that if they smell tobacco smoke they are being exposed to tobacco smoke.
Key Points: Self-reported exposure to secondhand smoke is an important variable to include on planning and evaluation surveys. The 2011 Social Climate Survey of Tobacco Control assessed exposure in 8 locations. Respondents were randomly asked either "During the past SEVEN DAYS, in which of the following places have you been exposed to secondhand smoke?" or "During the past SEVEN DAYS, in which of the following places have you smelled secondhand smoke?" Responses were consistent when asked about their home and car. However, respondents who were asked if they had smelled smoke were significantly more likely to say yes than those who had been asked if they had been exposed in someone else's car, at work, in an indoor public place, in some other public place, on a sidewalk, or outside of a doorway. Thus, many people do not realize that smelling tobacco smoke equates to exposure. This finding has implications for surveys, as well as educating people about the harms of tobacco smoke.
Educational Experience: The poster and presenter will provide guidance on the importance of asking about tobacco smoke exposure, and discuss possible education strategies to increase people's awareness that smelling tobacco smoke equals exposure.
Benefits: The audience will have a better understanding of self-report tobacco smoke assessment and issues related to people's understanding of exposure.