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Secondhand smoke exposure among young adult sexual minority bar and nightclub patrons

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  • Fallin, A.
  • Neilands, T.B.
  • Jordan, J.W.
  • Ling, P.M.

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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.

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  • Fallin, A. & Neilands, T.B. & Jordan, J.W. & Ling, P.M., 2014. "Secondhand smoke exposure among young adult sexual minority bar and nightclub patrons," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(2), pages 148-153.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301657_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301657
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