Teenagers' Beliefs and Perceptions on the Consequences of Smoking: A
Study in Barangay Caitican
Introduction:
Thank you for participating in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to
understand the beliefs and perceptions of teenagers in Barangay Caitican
regarding the consequences of smoking. Your responses will help us gain insights
into how health risks, cultural influences, and peer pressure affect smoking
behaviors. Please read each statement carefully and indicate your level of
agreement using the scale provided.
Instructions:
For each statement, please put a check mark (R)on the option that best
represents your opinion:
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
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1.
Perceptions Immediate Health Effects
of Health Understanding
Risks
I have a detailed understanding of
the immediate health effects of
smoking (e.g., coughing, shortness
of breath).
I am somewhat aware of the
immediate health effects of
smoking.
My understanding of the
immediate health effects of
smoking is minimal.
I do not know about the immediate
health effects of smoking.
Long-term Health Effects
Understanding
I have a detailed understanding of
the long-term health effects of
smoking (e.g., cancer, heart
disease).
I am somewhat aware of the long-
term health effects of smoking.
My understanding of the long-term
health effects of smoking is
minimal.
I do not know about the long-term
health effects of smoking.
2. Cultural
Local Beliefs and Traditions
Influences
Local beliefs and traditions in
Siquijor strongly encourage
smoking among teenagers.
Local beliefs and traditions in
Siquijor somewhat encourage
smoking among teenagers.
Local beliefs and traditions in
Siquijor have a neutral effect on
smoking behavior.
Local beliefs and traditions in
Siquijor somewhat discourage
smoking among teenagers.
Local beliefs and traditions in
Siquijor strongly discourage
smoking among teenagers.
Cultural Norms' Influence
Cultural norms in Siquijor promote
smoking as a normal and accepted
behavior.
Cultural norms in Siquijor present
smoking as a neutral behavior.
Cultural norms in Siquijor generally
discourage smoking.
Cultural norms in Siquijor strongly
discourage smoking.
3. Peer Impact of Friends and Social
Influence Networks
Friends and social networks have a
very significant impact on my
decision to smoke.
Friends and social networks have a
significant impact on my decision
to smoke.
Friends and social networks have a
minimal impact on my decision to
smoke.
Friends and social networks have
no impact on my decision to
smoke.
Peer Pressure Effect
Peer pressure strongly influences
my smoking behavior.
Peer pressure somewhat
influences my smoking behavior.
Peer pressure has minimal effect
on my smoking behavior.
Peer pressure does not affect my
smoking behavior.
4.
Correlation Between
Perceptions
Perceptions and Behavior
vs. Behavior
There is a strong correlation
between my perception of health
risks and my smoking behavior.
There is a moderate correlation
between my perception of health
risks and my smoking behavior.
There is a weak correlation
between my perception of health
risks and my smoking behavior.
There is no noticeable correlation
between my perception of health
risks and my smoking behavior.
Influence of Knowledge on
Behavior
My knowledge about health risks of
smoking greatly influences me to
avoid smoking.
My knowledge about health risks of
smoking somewhat influences me
to avoid smoking.
My knowledge about health risks of
smoking has no noticeable impact
on my smoking behavior.
My knowledge about health risks of
smoking influences me to start
smoking.
Thank you for your time and responses. Your feedback is valuable and will help us
understand and improve our approach to addressing smoking behaviors among
teenagers in Siquijor.