Table 2.
Changes in reported levels of parental smoking at follow up. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Variable | Intervention group (n=213) | Control group (n=222) | χ2 for trend* | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported difference in total amount smoked by index parent | ||||
| Smokes less† | 59 (28) | 55 (25) | ||
| Smokes same amount | 96 (45) | 120 (54) | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| Smokes more | 58 (27) | 47 (21) | ||
| Reported difference in amount smoked in home by index parent | ||||
| Smokes less† | 104 (49) | 84 (38) | ||
| Smokes same amount | 47 (22) | 65 (29) | 3.25 | 0.07 |
| Smokes more | 62 (29) | 73 (33) | ||
| Reported difference in smoking in same room as child | ||||
| Smokes less† | 59 (28) | 49 (22) | ||
| Smokes same amount | 131 (61) | 139 (63) | 3.05 | 0.08 |
| Smokes more | 23 (11) | 34 (15) | ||
*
df=1. †Includes parents who have stopped smoking (7 intervention, 5 control).