The Relationship between Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Household and Respiratory Tract Infection of under Five Years Old Children, Detudom Crown Prince Hospital

Abstract

Purpose: To study the relationship between secondhand smoke exposure in household and respiratory tract infection of under five years old children.

Study design : This research is descriptive study.

Materials and Methods : The sample group was parents or caregivers and children under 5 years of age who were admitted to the pediatric ward. Detudom Crown Prince Hospital with respiratory disease Between 1 April and 30 September 2023, a purposive sampling of 90 peoples was selected by collecting data through interviews using questionnaires. Tools used questionnaire about exposure to secondhand smoke in the home of children under 5 years of age, IOC values were 0.84 and 0.86. The statistics used for data analysis were descriptive statistics. and analyze the relationship using Chi-square statistics.

Main findings : Respiratory illnesses in children under 5 years of age are related to exposure to secondhand smoke. Statistically significant (= 18.42, p < .001)

Conclusion and recommendations : The research results should be used to provide basic information to those involved. To find solutions and prevention The incidence of illness in children under 5 years of age and children of other ages from exposure to secondhand smoke.