Abstract
We report on the results of a low-intensity behavioral intervention to reduce second hand smoke (SHS) exposure of children
with asthma from low income minority households in Los Angeles, California. In this study, 242 child/adult dyads were randomized
to a behavioral intervention (video, workbook, minimal counseling) or control condition (brochure). Main outcome measures
included child’s urine cotinine and parental reports of child’s hours of SHS exposure and number of household cigarettes smoked.
Implementation of household bans was also considered. No differences in outcomes were detected between intervention and control
groups at follow-up. Limitations included high attrition and low rates of collection of objective measures (few children with
urine cotinine samples). There continues to be a need for effective culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies that
support reduction of household SHS exposure among children with asthma in low income, minority households.
with asthma from low income minority households in Los Angeles, California. In this study, 242 child/adult dyads were randomized
to a behavioral intervention (video, workbook, minimal counseling) or control condition (brochure). Main outcome measures
included child’s urine cotinine and parental reports of child’s hours of SHS exposure and number of household cigarettes smoked.
Implementation of household bans was also considered. No differences in outcomes were detected between intervention and control
groups at follow-up. Limitations included high attrition and low rates of collection of objective measures (few children with
urine cotinine samples). There continues to be a need for effective culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies that
support reduction of household SHS exposure among children with asthma in low income, minority households.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-012-9713-4
- Authors
- Leanne Streja, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Catherine M. Crespi, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Roshan Bastani, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Glenn C. Wong, GW Graphic Works, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Craig A. Jones, Vermont Blueprint for Health, Agency of Administration, Montpelier, VT, USA
- John T. Bernert, Emergency Response and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Science, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Donald Tashkin, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- S. Katharine Hammond, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Barbara A. Berman, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912