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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