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ArticleTobacco induced diseases2014

Awareness and attitude to the law banning smoking in public places in Osun State, Nigeria.

Samuel Anu Olowookere, Ebenezer Gbenga Adepoju, Olalere Omoyosola Gbolahan

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Article in Tobacco induced diseases, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Samuel Anu OlowookereDepartment of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. sanuolowookere@yahoo.com.
Ebenezer Gbenga Adepoju
Olalere Omoyosola Gbolahan
Obafemi Awolowo University · NGOsun State University · NGUniversity of Ibadan · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study determined the awareness and attitude towards the Osun state prohibition of smoking in public places law.

methodDescriptive cross-sectional study design. 520 consenting respondents recruited using a convenience sampling method were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire covering their smoking pattern, awareness and attitude towards the law of prohibition of smoking in public places in Osun State. Data analyzed using descriptive and chi-square statistics.

resultsOnly 38% were aware of the law while none had seen the document. Fifty six percent felt cigarette smoking is a problem that required the law to be implemented, while only 20% agreed that the law will stop tobacco use. The radio (58%), bill boards (45%) and newspapers (44%) were the major sources of awareness of the law. The perception of risk posed to the public and family health by cigarette smoking was poor among the participants.

conclusionThere is poor awareness and attitude to the law of prohibition of smoking in public places in Osun State. It is necessary to increase sensitization of the general public and enforcement of the law.

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PMID24674579
PMCPMC3973749
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