The impact of a social norms approach on reducing levels of misperceptions around smokefree hospital entrances amongst patients, staff, and visitors of a NHS hospital: a repeated cross-sectional survey study

The impact of a social norms approach on reducing levels of misperceptions around smokefree hospital entrances amongst patients, staff, and visitors of a NHS hospital: a repeated cross-sectional survey study

Abstract Background Smoking is a cause of avoidable morbidity and mortality. In the United Kingdom (UK) the national smoking ban inside hospital buildings is widely adhered to. There is a perception it has led to smokers congregating around hospital entrances (Selbie D. 2016, It’s time for a truly s...

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Main Authors: Scott Crosby, Diane Bell, Gerard Savva, Becky Edlin, Bridgette M. Bewick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Public health
Tobacco control
Smokefree
Social norms
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6231-x

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