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dc.contributor.authorZulkifli, Aziemahen_UK
dc.contributor.authorAbd Rani, Nurul Latiffahen_UK
dc.contributor.authorAbdul Mutalib, Raisya Nur Syazmeenen_UK
dc.contributor.authorDobson, Ruaraidhen_UK
dc.contributor.authorEngku Ibrahim, Tengku Azminaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorAbd Latif, Norul Hernanien_UK
dc.contributor.authorO’Donnell, Rachelen_UK
dc.contributor.authorUny, Isabelleen_UK
dc.contributor.authorZainal Abidin, Emiliaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorSemple, Seanen_UK
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-21T00:01:34Z-
dc.date.available2022-07-21T00:01:34Z-
dc.date.issued2022-07en_UK
dc.identifier.other64en_UK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/34522-
dc.description.abstractIntroduction Extensive regulations have been introduced to reduce secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among non-smokers in Malaysia. However, there is still a need to encourage behavior change of smokers in relation to making homes smokefree. This feasibility study aimed to use low-cost air pollution monitors to quantify SHS concentrations in Malaysian households and to explore the practicality of using personalized feedback in educating families to make their homes smoke-free. Methods A total of 35 smokers in three states in Malaysia were recruited via snowball and convenience sampling methods. Indoor fine particulate (PM 2.5 ) concentrations in participants’ homes were measured for 7 days before and after educational intervention using a pre-defined template, which included personalized airquality feedback, and information on SHS impacts were given. The feedback was delivered over two 20-minute phone calls or in-person sessions following the completion of the air-quality measurements. Data were corrected for outdoor PM 2.5 concentrations from the nearest environmental monitor. Results Despite the challenges in conducting the project during COVID-19 pandemic, the delivery of the intervention was found to be feasible. Twenty-seven (77%) out of 35 participants completed PM 2.5 measurements and received a complete intervention. The median (IQR: 25th –75th percentile concentrations) SHS-PM 2.5 concentrations at baseline and follow-up were 18.3 μg/m 3 (IQR: 13.3–28.3) and 16.2 μg/m 3 (IQR: 10.4 – 25.6), respectively. There was a reduction of SHS-PM 2.5 concentrations at follow-up measurement in the houses of 17 participants (63%). The change in corrected indoor PM 2.5 concentrations between baseline and followup was not statistically significant (Z= -1.01, p=0.29). Conclusions This educational intervention, combining the use of a low-cost air particle counter with personalized air-quality feedback, was found to be feasible in the Malaysian setting. It has potential to trigger behavior change among smokers, reducing indoor smoking and consequent SHS concentrations, and increasing smoke-free home implementation. A large-scale trial is needed.en_UK
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherEU European Publishingen_UK
dc.relationZulkifli A, Abd Rani NL, Abdul Mutalib RNS, Dobson R, Engku Ibrahim TA, Abd Latif NH, O’Donnell R, Uny I, Zainal Abidin E & Semple S (2022) Measuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM2.5) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 20, Art. No.: 64. https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/150338en_UK
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en_UK
dc.titleMeasuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM2.5) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemicen_UK
dc.typeJournal Articleen_UK
dc.identifier.doi10.18332/tid/150338en_UK
dc.identifier.pmid35865971en_UK
dc.citation.jtitleTobacco Induced Diseasesen_UK
dc.citation.issn1617-9625en_UK
dc.citation.volume20en_UK
dc.citation.publicationstatusPublisheden_UK
dc.citation.peerreviewedRefereeden_UK
dc.type.statusVoR - Version of Recorden_UK
dc.contributor.funderMRC Medical Research Councilen_UK
dc.citation.date12/07/2022en_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversiti Putra Malaysiaen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversiti Malaysia Terengganuen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationInternational Islamic University of Malaysiaen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationInstitute for Social Marketingen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversiti Malaysia Terengganuen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationInternational Islamic University of Malaysiaen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationInstitute for Social Marketingen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationInstitute for Social Marketingen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversiti Putra Malaysiaen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationInstitute for Social Marketingen_UK
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000826246800001en_UK
dc.identifier.wtid1827932en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0001-8136-8373en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0003-2713-1847en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0002-9548-5332en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0002-0462-7295en_UK
dc.date.accepted2022-05-23en_UK
dcterms.dateAccepted2022-05-23en_UK
dc.date.filedepositdate2022-07-20en_UK
dc.relation.funderprojectCOmmunities Facilitating incREasing Smoke-free Homes’ (CO-FRESH)en_UK
dc.relation.funderrefMR/W027801/1en_UK
dc.subject.tagCOVID-19en_UK
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rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_UK
rioxxterms.versionVoRen_UK
local.rioxx.authorZulkifli, Aziemah|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorAbd Rani, Nurul Latiffah|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorAbdul Mutalib, Raisya Nur Syazmeen|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorDobson, Ruaraidh|0000-0001-8136-8373en_UK
local.rioxx.authorEngku Ibrahim, Tengku Azmina|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorAbd Latif, Norul Hernani|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorO’Donnell, Rachel|0000-0003-2713-1847en_UK
local.rioxx.authorUny, Isabelle|0000-0002-9548-5332en_UK
local.rioxx.authorZainal Abidin, Emilia|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorSemple, Sean|0000-0002-0462-7295en_UK
local.rioxx.projectMR/W027801/1|Medical Research Council|http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000265en_UK
local.rioxx.freetoreaddate2022-07-20en_UK
local.rioxx.licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/|2022-07-20|en_UK
local.rioxx.filenamepdf-150338-77061.pdfen_UK
local.rioxx.filecount1en_UK
local.rioxx.source1617-9625en_UK
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