PubMed · 2006 · 16 citations · 0 references
Public HealthHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHealth CommunicationSocial CognitionSubstance Use PreventionMedia EffectsSecondhand Smoke ExposureTobacco EpidemiologyTobacco PreventionTobacco UseTobacco Use PreventionAdult Secondhand Smoke ExposureMass Media Tobacco PreventionSecondhand Smoke CommunicationSmoking EpidemiologySociodemographic Determinants Of ExposureTobacco Control CampaignsTobacco Prevention MessagingTobacco Smoking
OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether associations between anti-secondhand smoke (SHS) media, social cognitions about SHS, and home restrictions on smoking follow patterns observed in smoking behavior. METHODS: Based on a nationally representative sample of 2348 US adults drawn from the American Legacy Foundation's American Smoking and Health Survey, we tested relationships among scales of anti-SHS media, social cognitions, and home restrictions. RESULTS: We found anti-SHS media and SHS cognitions, as well as social cognitions and home restrictions, to be significantly associated. Social cognitions mediated the relationship between anti-SHS media and home restrictions. CONCLUSIONS: Previously observed relationships between media, social cognitions, and smoking also exist for SHS. Anti-SHS media campaigns to increase home restrictions may help to reduce SHS exposure.