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Development of a scale assessing Beliefs About ThirdHand Smoke (BATHS)
Regine Haardörfer1, Carla J Berg1, Cam Escoffery1
1Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA.
Researchers developed the Beliefs About Thirdhand Smoke (BATHS) scale to measure attitudes toward thirdhand smoke (THS). This validated tool assesses beliefs about THS persistence and health impacts, aiding research on smoking behaviors and policies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Thirdhand smoke (THS) exposure and beliefs are linked to smoking behaviors and home smokefree policies.
- Validated measures are needed to assess public beliefs about THS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a reliable scale for assessing beliefs about thirdhand smoke (THS).
Main Methods:
- An expert panel generated 19 items, reduced to nine based on exploratory factor analysis identifying THS persistence and health impact factors.
- The nine-item scale was validated in a sample from a smokefree homes intervention, assessing construct validity.
Main Results:
- The nine-item BATHS scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency and good model fit for the two-factor solution.
- Validity was supported by differences based on intervention exposure, smoking status, home ownership, and home smoking ban status.
Conclusions:
- The Beliefs About Thirdhand Smoke (BATHS) scale is a valid and reliable instrument for researchers.
- The scale can be used to assess beliefs related to THS exposure and its associated health impacts.
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