Table 2

Proportion of respondents in agreement to statements about non-smoking policy, by type of policy

No routine provision n = 86, % (SE)Some routine provision n = 111, % (SE)Total ban
n = 73, % (SE)
Overall total
n = 270, % (SE)
Restaurants should provide smoke-free areas for non-smoking customers.1-150 64.0 (5.2)93.7 (2.3)91.8 (3.2)83.7 (2.2)
A law banning smoking in all restaurants and cafés will have a negative effect on the restaurant industry.1-151 60.0 (5.3)55.9 (4.7)35.6 (5.6)51.7 (3.0)
There should be a government ban on smoking in all restaurants and cafés.1-152 45.3 (5.4)46.8 (4.7)61.6 (6.0)50.4 (3.0)
An “even playing field” regarding smoking restrictions in restaurants, cafés and hotel dining areas would be best for the restaurant industry.1-153 70.6 (4.9)76.4 (4.0)63.9 (5.6)71.2 (2.8)
  • 1-150 χ2 = 37.3, df = 4, p<0.001.

  • 1-151 χ2 = 14.6, df = 4, p<0.001.

  • 1-152 χ2 = 13.0, df = 4, p = 0.01.

  • 1-153 χ2 = 12.9, df = 4, p = 0.01.