Table 1 Knowledge of tobacco control among workers and volunteers of WATT (n = 623)
Correct responses | ||
|---|---|---|
n | %a | |
General knowledge: Effect of smoking on health | ||
1. The health hazards of smoking are greater than that of outdoor air pollution. (correct) | 555 | 89.1 |
2. The health hazards of smoking are less than that of drinking alcohol. (wrong) | 408 | 65.5 |
3. Smoking ‘light’ cigarettes is a safe alternative to quitting. (wrong) | 393 | 63.1 |
4. Among every 20 smokers, 1 of them will eventually die due to smoking. (wrong) | 94 | 15.1 |
5. The health hazards of SHS are less than that of indoor air pollution. (wrong) | 407 | 65.3 |
6. Preventing children and adolescents smoking is the most important in reducing smoking related deaths. (wrong) | 63 | 10.1 |
7. There is no need to quit smoking as there are alternative ways to reduce or prevent smoking related illnesses. (wrong) | 515 | 82.7 |
Mean | SD | |
Mean number of correct responses out of 7 items (range: 0–7) | 3.91 | 1.44 |
Cigarette smoking contributes to an increased risk of the following diseases | ||
Common disease | ||
1. Heart disease | 547 | 89.2 |
2. Blood circulation problems | 455 | 75.0 |
3. Airway or breathing problems | 591 | 96.4 |
4. Visual problems | 218 | 37.2 |
Mean | SD | |
Mean number of correct responses out of 4 items (0–4) | 2.91 | 0.97 |
Woman specific disease | ||
5. Cervical cancer | 258 | 31.2 |
6. Dysmenorrhoea / Irregular menstruation cycles | 158 | 26.8 |
7. Osteoporosis | 364 | 60.5 |
8. Early menopause | 233 | 39.2 |
9. Preterm delivery / Spontaneous abortion | 496 | 82.1 |
10. Ectopic pregnancy / Stillbirth | 316 | 53.0 |
Mean | SD | |
Mean number of correct responses out of 6 items (range: 0–6) | 2.93 | 1.87 |