Logistic chosen as a regression primary mothers (OR Validity of models sampling unit, = 1.39; CI: author’s the grade 1.02, 1.90; p conclusion level and then = .0366) were No the class more exposed comprehensive within each than smokefree grade level teenagers bans at time of were with mothers survey so randomly with degrees survey is not selected. from a assessing Response university or impact of rates were college. specific policy high (school: implementation 91.8%, child: Author’s but lending 87.9%), with conclusion of support to 6,274 SES impact National participants. Tobacco The high Control plan levels of SHS Participant recently exposure characteristics approved by among Israeli Israeli Average age adolescents government was 15 years were (11–19 characterized years). by different N=6,274 patterns of students: exposure 55.7% girls, among 44.3% boys; different 70% Jews, population 30% groups (18% Moslem Arab,
Logistic regression models chosen as a primary sampling unit, the grade level and then the class within each grade level were randomly selected. Response rates were high (school: 91.8%, child: 87.9%), with 6,274 participants. Participant characteristics Average age was 15 years (11–19 years). N=6,274 students: 55.7% girls, 44.3% boys; 70% Jews, 30% (18% Moslem Arab, mothers (OR = 1.39; CI: 1.02, 1.90; p = .0366) were more exposed than teenagers with mothers with degrees from a university or college. Author’s conclusion of SES impact The high levels of SHS exposure among Israeli adolescents were characterized by different patterns of exposure among different population groups Validity of author’s conclusion No comprehensive smokefree bans at time of survey so survey is not assessing impact of specific policy implementation but lending support to National Tobacco Control plan recently approved by Israeli government
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