Loneliness and smoking status: a pilot study of extended-stay hotel residents in Atlanta, Georgia

Introduction As the housing industry struggles to meet growth demands in the United States, more people rely on extended-stay hotels (ESH) as their primary housing source. These settings often serve as a last resort for low-income families, many of whom face substandard housing quality and other conditions that can intensify environmental health risks. One complex environmental issue that disproportionately impacts ESH residents is tobacco smoke exposure. Although ESH residents understand the ne