| Status | 已發表Published |
| Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behaviour among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao | |
Chan, S. H. ; Pilkington, P; Wan, Y
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| 2012-09-01 | |
| Source Publication | International Journal of Hosspitality Management
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| ISSN | 0278-4319 |
| Pages | 724-734 |
| Abstract | Exposure to second hand smoke (SHS) is a major health concern, contributing to a range of adverse health effects. Workers in the hospitality industry are often exposed to increased levels of SHS in the workplace, and casino workers in particular have been shown to be exposed to high levels of SHS. During the past decade, authorities worldwide have introduced smoke-free legislation in enclosed public places, primarily to protect workers from the harmful effects of SHS. Importantly, implementation of smoke-free workplace policies are also associated with decreased prevalence of smoking among workers. This study sought to examine the smoking behaviors of casino workers in Macao, and explore how workplace smoking policies might affect that behavior. The study found that a majority of casino workers who smoked believed that exposure to SHS at work makes it harder to quit smoking, while over a quarter minded people smoking near them at work because of that reason. Over half of the workers believed that they would try to quit smoking if no-one was allowed to smoke in their workplace. At present, a number of jurisdictions, including Macao, have sought to exclude casinos from comprehensive smoke-free legislation. Our findings demonstrate how smoke-free casinos could lead to a healthier workforce, not just due to reduced exposure to dangerous chemicals in SHS, but also from the potential reduction in smoking among workers. The hospitality industry, and policy makers in government, should ensure that casinos, and their workforce, are not excluded from smoke-free legislation. |
| Keyword | casinos second hand smoke smoke-free legislation smoking cessation |
| Language | 英語English |
| The Source to Article | PB_Publication |
| PUB ID | 7981 |
| Document Type | Journal article |
| Collection | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING |
| Corresponding Author | Chan, S. H. |
| Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Chan, S. H.,Pilkington, P,Wan, Y. Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behaviour among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao[J]. International Journal of Hosspitality Management, 2012, 724-734. |
| APA | Chan, S. H.., Pilkington, P., & Wan, Y (2012). Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behaviour among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao. International Journal of Hosspitality Management, 724-734. |
| MLA | Chan, S. H.,et al."Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behaviour among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao".International Journal of Hosspitality Management (2012):724-734. |
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