Disadvantaged mothers, young children and smoking in the home: mothers’ use of space within their homes

Robinson, J. and Kirkcaldy, A. J. (2007) Disadvantaged mothers, young children and smoking in the home: mothers’ use of space within their homes. Health and Place, 13(4), pp. 894-903. (doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2007.03.001) (PMID:17499542)

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Abstract

Breathing tobacco smoke is linked to poor health in young children, with their homes identified as the primary place of exposure. This UK study uses focus group discussions to explore how mothers living in disadvantaged areas use space within their homes to smoke while looking after children aged 0–4 years, and critically examines how they define non-smoking or smoking homes. Many women imposed temporary and ad hoc restrictions, and this research highlights how the mothers’ desire to create a smoke-free environment for their children competes with their caring responsibilities, and how their efforts are restricted by the limitations of the physical environment of their homes.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Robinson, Professor Jude
Authors: Robinson, J., and Kirkcaldy, A. J.
College/School:College of Social Sciences
Journal Name:Health and Place
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1353-8292
ISSN (Online):1873-2054
Published Online:21 March 2007

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