title: The effect on smoking behavior of an assertive request to refrain from smoking.
abstract: The effect of assertively asking a smoker to refrain from smoking was investigated to determine if individuals could reduce their exposure to passive smoke with a simple request. The results showed that an assertive request was complied with in a significant number of interactions. The location where the request was made had a significant effect on whether the smoker complied or not to the request.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001242:Assertiveness; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution