Support for Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Policies among Racially and Ethnically Diverse
Stakeholders in Cook et al. (2014) study on “Support for Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Policies among Racially and Ethnically Diverse, Low-Income Seniors in South Florida” include residents in multi-unit housing (MUH) (particularly low-income, racial minorities), smokers, property owners and managers of MUH, the Broward County community, social service coordinators, and policymakers. The authors analyzed the general effects of second-hand smoke, the increased vulnerability of people who are elderly, low-income, racial minorities, or have comorbidities, the effects of second-hand smoke in people living in multi-unit housing, as well as smoke-related property damage. This analysis explained the impact on key stakeholders, setting the tone for framing policy change. Cook et al. (2014) posed questions involving resident attitudes toward smoke-free policies, exposure to second-hand smoke, and current smoking behaviors, concluding that a majority of residents support no-smoking policies. This study influenced multiple property owners and managers to implement smoke-free multi-unit housing policies. Therefore, it is reasonable to say that this study and policy change can potentially impact other locations and facilities, especially those with similar demographics and location. The next step in this research and policy program is to extend this study’s impact on other vulnerable populations in different locations. Mason et al. (2021) state, “Public interest is a fascinating dynamic that is particularly important to influencing policy agendas at the community and broader policy levels” (p. 52). The results of this study can be publicly highlighted at community forums to influence studies on other demographics and locations to meet the needs of individual communities and impact public health. Additionally, knowing which MUH communities implement no-smoking policies can help social service coordinators place high-risk patients in safe communities.
Cook, N. J., Hollar, L., Chavez, S., Quinn, D. L., Phillips, T., DeLucca, M., & Corrales, L. (2014). Support for smoke-free multi unit housing policies among racially and ethnically diverse, low-income seniors in south florida. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 29(4), 405-415
Mason, D. J., Perez, A., McLemore, M. R., & Dickson, E. (2021). Policy and politics in nursing and healthcare (8th ed.). Elsevier.
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