[Objective] To survey tobacco smoking and attitudes towards smoking control among attendants and customers in Hangzhou hotels with the aim of promoting"Tobacco Free in Hotels and Restaurants".
[Methods] In the period of September to November 2011, a questionnaire survey for attendants and an interception survey for customers were conducted in 30 hotels in Hangzhou. Totally 1 462 and 368 valid interviews were completed respectively.
[Results] Of the 1 462 attendants interviewed, 18.3% were tobacco smokers, 40.1% reported indoor smoking at workplaces, and over 25% tobacco smoke exposure rates were found in rest rooms, guest rooms, lobbies, dining halls, and corridors. In dealing with public smoking, 89.2% (1 304/1 462) of the attendants would elect to"persuade", 67.4% (209/310) of the customers reported attendants persuasion on smoking. In addition, 93.6% (1 368/1 462) of the attendants were in favor of the"smoke-free units"establishment; 85.6% (315/368) of the customers supported"Tobacco Free in Hotels and Restaurants".
[Conclusion] Hotels and Restaurants are still 2 public areas with severe tobacco exposure. Both service personnel and customers have a strong willingness for smoke-free public environment, and thus smoking control in public places should be further strengthened.
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