Smoking Bans and Child Tobacco Smoke Exposure Among Hispanic Mothers
Author Information
Author(s): Melissa Gonzales, Lorraine Halinka Malcoe, Michelle C. Kegler, Judith Espinoza
Primary Institution: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Hypothesis
What factors influence home and automobile smoking bans and child exposure to environmental tobacco smoke among U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanic mothers?
Conclusion
There are significant differences in smoking bans and child exposure to environmental tobacco smoke between U.S.-born and Mexico-born Hispanic mothers.
Supporting Evidence
- 74-77% of U.S.-born mothers reported complete smoking bans.
- 90-95% of Mexico-born mothers reported complete smoking bans.
- Children of U.S.-born mothers had increased odds of ETS exposure indoors.
Takeaway
This study found that many Hispanic mothers have rules against smoking in their homes and cars, but U.S.-born mothers are less likely to have these rules compared to Mexico-born mothers.
Methodology
In-person interviews were conducted with 269 Hispanic mothers of children aged 2 to 12 years to assess smoking bans and child exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to recruitment from specific clinics rather than a population-based sample.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual exposure levels.
Participant Demographics
Participants included U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanic mothers, with a mean age of 29.9 years; 94% of Mexico-born mothers preferred Spanish interviews.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.37–7.69
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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