Measuring Willingness to Accept Second-Hand Smoke Exposure

Abstract

The multicomponent, 13-item scale was a valid and reliable measure of willingness to accept SHS exposure. If validated in other populations, it might be useful in planning and evaluating tobacco prevention programs in these populations.

Determinants of Support for a Smoke-free University Policy

“…10 Total score of willingness to accept SHS exposure scale was calculated using the method described in Mansour and Bakhsh. 30 We also calculated the total score for the support for a smoke-free policy after converting the 5-point Likert scale using the following codes: strongly agree = 5 to +2; agree = 4 to +1; neutral = 3 to 0; disagree = 2 to −1; and strongly disagree = 1 to −2 by summing the score of the three items. The total score ranged from +6 (greater support) to −6 (No support).…”

“…The willingness to accept SHS exposure-a multicomponent 13-item scale with an internal consistency of 0.87-was developed by Mansour and Bakhsh. 30 The scale allows the calculation of a total score. 30 The support for a smoke-free policy was measured using the following three statements: (1) a university should be a smoke-free environment; (2) I would like to see this university become smoke-free; and (3) public places should be smoke-free, using a 5-point Likert scale as follows: strongly agree = 5; agree = 4; neutral = 3; disagree = 2; and strongly disagree = 1.…”

“…30 The scale allows the calculation of a total score. 30 The support for a smoke-free policy was measured using the following three statements: (1) a university should be a smoke-free environment; (2) I would like to see this university become smoke-free; and (3) public places should be smoke-free, using a 5-point Likert scale as follows: strongly agree = 5; agree = 4; neutral = 3; disagree = 2; and strongly disagree = 1. Participants answered a question about existence of a policy against smoking in the university (Yes, no, and not sure) and only participants who answered yes proceeded to answer the following two questions: (1) what is the university policy against smoking; and (2) In your opinion, are the official policies about smoking in the university followed?…”

Factors behind the prevalence of smoking: A case study of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College, Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir

“…(5,6) On the other hand, the trend of smoking among the college students has been increased. (7,8) However, this study is conducted to examine the prevalence and pattern of various types of smoking. (9) For the last few decades, there has been significant increase in number of college smokers.…”

“…Furthermore, 40% of the non-smoker students are more likely to become smokers when they enter college in their first year(1). Although, there are various reasons that promote smoking habits among the adults; one of the common factors stems from family socialization where the parents and peers are great source of maturing such practices sought at early age (7,13,4). The smoking habit is common in students across the world as well as in Pakistan.…”