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Table 1 Dimensions of risk perception

From: Parental risk perceptions of child exposure to tobacco smoke

Dimension

Description of dimension by Brewer

Tobacco smoke exposure question

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)