RT Journal
A1 Andersen M, Leroux BG, Bricker JB, Rajan K, Peterson AV, Jr
T1 ANtismoking parenting practices are associated with reduced rates of adolescent smoking
JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
YR 2004
FD April 1
VO 158
IS 4
SP 348
OP 352
DO 10.1001/archpedi.158.4.348
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.158.4.348
AB Background 
    Although parental smoking is clearly one important influence on children's smoking, it is still unclear what are the many mechanisms by which parents influence their children's smoking. Antismoking actions are one potential mechanism.Objective 
    To determine whether parental antismoking actions including having rules about smoking in one's home, using nonsmoking sections of public establishments, or asking others not to smoke in one's presence are associated with adolescents' adoption of smoking.Design 
    A cross-sectional survey.Setting 
    Rural and suburban communities in western Washington State.Participants 
    Population-based cohort of 3555 adolescents and their parents.Main Outcome Measure 
    Daily smoking in 12th grade.Results 
    Adolescents of parents who report having rules about smoking in one's home, using nonsmoking sections of public establishments, or asking others not to smoke in one's presence were significantly less likely to smoke than adolescents of parents who did not engage in antismoking actions. This association of antismoking action and reduced smoking was found for children of both smoking and nonsmoking parents.Conclusion 
    Parents' antismoking actions may help prevent smoking by their teenaged children.