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Second and Thirdhand Smoke Exposure, Attitudes and Protective Practices: Results from a Survey of Hispanic Residents in Multi-unit Housing

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Secondhand and third hand smoke (SHS, THS) exposure is prevalent in multi-unit housing (MUH). Minorities and low-income MUH residents are disproportionally exposed to SHS and THS compared to other populations. This study describes the characteristics, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors related to SHS, THS and marijuana smoke exposure (MSHS) of a sample of Hispanic tenants in randomly selected MUH units in eastern metro Los Angeles (n = 402). Although most participants (97%) banned smoking inside their homes, 80% reported infiltration of SHS inside their apartments within the last year. Most (85%) favored a complete ban on smoking in apartment buildings. Twenty-eight percent did not know that marijuana (MSHS) smoke exposure is also harmful to their health. Knowledge scores were higher among Spanish-speakers (p < 0.05). Given the interpersonal barriers to advocating for change, widespread policy and communication interventions are also necessary to protect Hispanic MUH residents’ rights to clean air in their living space.

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This study was funded by the Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (Grant: 21RT-0119) and the TRDRP Cornelius Hopper Diversity Award.

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    Angelica Delgado-Rendon, Tess Boley Cruz, Daniel Soto, Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati & Jennifer B. Unger

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The authors declare there is no conflict of interest. Authors Jennifer B. Unger, Tess Boley Cruz, Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Daniel Soto, and Angelica Delgado Rendon have received research grants from the Tobacco Related Disease Research Program for this and other research studies. Other than this the authors declare that they do not have any other conflict of interest.

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Delgado-Rendon, A., Cruz, T.B., Soto, D. et al. Second and Thirdhand Smoke Exposure, Attitudes and Protective Practices: Results from a Survey of Hispanic Residents in Multi-unit Housing. J Immigrant Minority Health 19, 1148–1155 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-016-0540-x

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