Secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoker adult females in rural households of Aligarh

Abstract

2-test. Results: The SHS exposure rate at home among the participants (N = 320) was 32.8%. Several sociodemographic factors were associated with SHS exposure. The higher the level of education, the lower the SHS exposure, with the difference being statistically significant. Conclusion: Almost one-third of nonsmoking adult females are exposed to SHS at home. The findings suggest the need for comprehensive tobacco control measures that would improve public understanding about health hazards of SHS exposure at home and encourage educational initiatives to promote smoke-free homes. Interventions should deliver targeted messages to reach those in the low socioeconomic status group.