Table 3. Health Problems of Study Respondents (n = 115) During the 3-Month Period Before (T1) and 13 to 15 Months After (T2) Implementation of a No-Smoking Policy in Public Housing Facilities, Colorado, 2014–2015a .
| Secondhand Smoke–Associated Health Problems | T1, n (%) | T2, n (%) | Wilcoxon P Valueb | McNemar P Valuec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma attacks | 22 (19.1) | 17 (14.8) | .42 | .17 |
| Emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 23 (20.0) | 20 (17.4) | .48 | .37 |
| Heart problems | 23 (20.0) | 23 (20.0) | .58 | >.99 |
| Allergies | 53 (46.1) | 56 (48.7) | .19 | .58 |
| Breathing problems | 58 (50.4) | 47 (40.9) | .65 | .03 |
| Headaches | 60 (52.2) | 65 (56.5) | .54 | .42 |
| Eye irritation | 69 (60.0) | 66 (57.4) | .26 | .63 |
| Nasal congestion | 78 (67.8) | 69 (60.0) | .15 | .12 |
| Colds | 63 (54.8) | 61 (53.0) | .77 | .77 |
| Ear/sinus infections | 51 (44.4) | 42 (36.5) | .47 | .15 |
a
Respondents were asked about the frequency of health problems within the 3 months before T1 and T2.
b
Large-sample approximation to Wilcoxon test, comparing frequency, ranging from “every day” to “never” in the past 3 months.
c
McNemar 2 × 2 test, comparing ever versus never smelling secondhand smoke in the past 3 months.