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[A survey regarding the problem of cigarette smoke pollution in a hospital environment]
D Castello1, J Cerrato, L Odasso
1Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Ospedali Regina Margherita, Torino.
Aims:
The study aimed to survey smoking habits in a specific environment, namely hospitals, paying special attention to the pediatric sector.
Methods:
The survey was carried out using data from questionnaires distributed to all hospital personnel.
Results:
Of a total of 2425 forms distributed, only 20% were compiled and returned. The most interesting findings to emerge were that in 86% of cases smokers admit to smoking in the presence of others and 10% admit to smoking in the presence of patients. 83% affirm that non-smokers should be protected. The most popular proposal was to create "smoking" rooms inside hospitals.
Conclusions:
Almost all smokers say that they are aware of the damage caused by tobacco, but they justify the habit by the fact that "they cannot do without it". Non-smokers feel that health education courses or personal conviction are of little use, and that punitive measures should be introduced for those smoking in hospitals.
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