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Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behavior among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao
Chan, Sow Hup Joanne1; Paul Pilkington2; Yim King PennyWan1
2012
Source PublicationInternational Journal of Hospitality Management
ABS Journal Level3
ISSN0278-4319
Volume31Issue:3Pages:728-734
Abstract

Exposure to second hand smoke (SHS) is a major health concern. This study sought to examine the smoking behaviors of casino workers in Macao, and explore how workplace smoking policies might affect that behavior. 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. The 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.

KeywordSmoking Cessation Casinos Second Hand Smoke Smoke-free Legislation
DOI10.1016/j.ijhm.2011.09.009
Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaSocial Sciences - Other Topics
WOS SubjectHospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
WOS IDWOS:000303294900013
Scopus ID2-s2.0-84858753171
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Business Administration
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Corresponding AuthorChan, Sow Hup Joanne
Affiliation1.Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau, Av. Padre Tomas Pereira, Taipa, Macau, PR China
2.Institute for Sustainability, Health and Environment, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Business Administration
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Business Administration
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Chan, Sow Hup Joanne,Paul Pilkington,Yim King PennyWan. Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behavior among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao[J]. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 2012, 31(3), 728-734.
APA Chan, Sow Hup Joanne., Paul Pilkington., & Yim King PennyWan (2012). Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behavior among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 31(3), 728-734.
MLA Chan, Sow Hup Joanne,et al."Policies on smoking in the casino workplace and their impact on smoking behavior among employees: Case study of casino workers in Macao".International Journal of Hospitality Management 31.3(2012):728-734.
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