Correlates of household smoking bans among Chinese Americans.

No population-based data are available on the degree to which Chinese Americans have adopted smoke-free household policies and whether these policies are effective in reducing environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure. The present study examines the prevalence of smoke-free home rules among Chinese Americans living in New York City, describes predictors of adopting full smoking bans in the home, and explores the association between household smoking restrictions and ETS exposure at home. In-person interviews using a comprehensive household-based survey were conducted with 2,537 adults aged 18-74 years.

Acculturation and tobacco use among Chinese Americans.

Objectives: We examined the relationship between acculturation and tobacco use behaviors among Chinese Americans.

Methods: Using a Chinese-language instrument based on validated questions from several national surveys, we conducted in-person, household-based interviews with 712 representative adults aged 18-74 years.

Results: Observed smoking prevalence was 29% for men and 4% for women.