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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Tobacco Control
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure remains a significant public health concern.
  • Assessing individual willingness to tolerate SHS exposure is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a psychometric scale measuring willingness to accept SHS exposure.
  • To evaluate the scale's internal consistency and construct validity.

Main Methods:

  • A 13-item questionnaire was administered to 338 senior dental students.
  • Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha.
  • Principal component analysis identified scale structure and components.

Main Results:

  • The 13-item scale demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .87).
  • Principal component analysis revealed three components: unwillingness, routine willingness, and difficult-to-avoid SHS exposure.
  • Scores varied significantly by smoking status, supporting construct validity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scale is a valid and reliable measure of willingness to accept SHS exposure.
  • This scale may be valuable for planning and evaluating tobacco prevention programs.
  • Further validation in diverse populations is recommended.