Table 1 Examples for BSAC questionnaire items
From: Be smart against cancer! A school-based program covering cancer-related risk behavior
Topic | Item | Response scale |
|---|---|---|
Smoking: | ||
Behavior | Have you been smoking within the last three months? | not at all/1-2x per week/3-4x per week/(almost) daily |
Knowledge | Second hand smoking means… | smoking another person’s cigarette/only infrequently smoking/inhaling the smoke of another person’s cigarette |
Intention | I intend to smoke less/stop smoking. | not right/unlikely/likely/right |
Alcohol: | ||
Behavior | Have you been drinking alcohol within the last three months? | not at all/1-2x per month/1-2x per week/more than twice a week |
Knowledge | One should only drink alcohol… | seldom and in small quantities/only late at night/best with solid food |
Intention | I intend to drink less/not at all. | not right/unlikely/likely/right |
Physical activity: | ||
Behavior | How often are you physically active in your leisure time? | not at all/1-2x per week/more than 2x per week |
Knowledge | How often should a person be physically active for at least 30 minutes? | 3-4x per week/daily/2-3x per week |
Intention | I intend to be physically active each day for at least 30 minutes. | not right/unlikely/likely/right |
Sun protection: | ||
Behavior | Do you use sun lotion during the summer? | not at all/sometimes/always |
Knowledge | What is an important factor for the development of skin cancer? | unclean skin/air pollution/UVA and UVB-radiation in the sunlight |
Intention | I intend to use sun screen more often during the summer | not right/unlikely/likely/right |