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Preference and requests for smoke-free dining

R Mullins1, R Borland

  • 1Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Melbourne.

Australian Journal of Public Health
|February 1, 1995
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Most people prefer smoke-free dining areas in restaurants. However, not all patrons communicate this preference, highlighting a need for proactive measures to ensure smoke-free environments.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Growing awareness of secondhand smoke risks.
  • Increasing demand for healthier public spaces.
  • Limited data on dining preferences regarding smoking areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess public preference for smoking versus smoke-free dining areas.
  • To determine if patrons communicate their smoke-free preferences.
  • To inform policy and industry practices for smoke-free environments.

Main Methods:

  • Randomly selected sample of 2387 Victorians.
  • In-home interviews conducted to gather data.
  • Analysis of preferences for smoking and non-smoking areas.

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Main Results:

  • 68% of respondents preferred non-smoking areas.
  • Only 11% preferred smoking areas.
  • Even 42% of smokers preferred non-smoking areas.
  • 45% of those desiring smoke-free dining actively communicated this preference.

Conclusions:

  • Strong community support for smoke-free dining exists.
  • Need for patrons or management to initiate smoke-free options.
  • Potential need for legislative action to guarantee smoke-free dining.