The barriers to and enablers of smoke-free homes and cars: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research
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Author(s)
Jo Longman, Megan Passey, Laura L Jones and Jude Robinson
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Jo Longman Research Fellow, University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney, Australia |
Abstract Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is associated with significant morbidity. In high income countries the primary sources of SHS exposure for many people, particularly children, are their home and car. The most effective way to reduce this SHS exposure would be for household members and/or visitors to quit smoking. For those unable or unwilling to quit, the next best option is making homes and cars completely smoke-free. However, some households may face significant barriers to establishing and maintaining a smoke-free home and car, given the substantial behaviour change required and the social and familial relationship aspects of smoking behaviour.
Several qualitative and mixed methods studies have explored the barriers and enablers to making homes and/or cars smoke-free; however, to date there has been no systematic review of this evidence. We aim to synthesise these studies, to inform policy and practice supporting households to achieve smoke-free homes and cars.
Method
A systematic literature search using the SPIDER tool will be undertaken by a multi-disciplinary team including a policy/provider professional. Study findings will be synthesised using a thematic synthesis approach.
Implications
The review will be completed in 2014 and the findings used to develop policy recommendations and inform subsequent intervention trials.
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Presenter biography Dr Jo Longman began her research career in tobacco control in 2008 at the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies in Nottingham working on chewing tobacco, and smoke-free homes. She has since moved to Australia and is currently a research fellow in the University of Sydney's School of Public Health. She has recently published a study of smoking in households with children in rural Australia. She is currently working in collaboration with UK colleagues on a systematic review and evidence synthesis of qualitative research on establishing and maintaining smoke-free homes and cars.
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Source of funding: National Health and Medical Research Council Australia, and Cancer Institute NSW.
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Declaration of interest: None
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