From: Parental risk perceptions of child exposure to tobacco smoke
Dimension | Description of dimension by Brewer | Tobacco smoke exposure question |
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Perceived likelihood | The probability that one will be harmed by the hazard | In your opinion, is it reasonable that a child exposed to secondhand smoke will get a respiratory tract infection? (1 = completely unreasonable, 7 = absolutely) |
Perceived susceptibility | An individual's constitutional vulnerability to a hazard | In your opinion, is a child exposed to secondhand smoke more likely to get a respiratory tract infection than other children? (1 = Not at all susceptible, 7- Most susceptible) |
Perceived severity | The extent of harm a hazard would cause | In your opinion, how much will tobacco smoke in the child’s environment affect your child’s health? (1 = No influence, 7 = Very strong influence) |