Factor assignment of nine tobacco policy items*
| Factor | Item label | Item description |
|---|---|---|
| *Actual question wording can be obtained from the corresponding author. | ||
| †Coded as 2=strongly support, 1=somewhat support, 0=did not indicate support. | ||
| ‡Coded as 1=support, 0=did not indicate support. | ||
| More directly affects voters | ||
| (Voters) | Price increase† | Cigarette prices should be increased by $0.50/$1.00 |
| Work ban‡ | Smoking should be banned in workplaces | |
| Car ban† | Should be law that parents cannot smoke in car with children | |
| More directly affects the tobacco industry | ||
| (Tobacco industry) | Liability for suffering‡ | Tobacco companies should be liable for smokers’ suffering |
| Recoup health costs‡ | Government should sue tobacco companies for health care costs | |
| Plain packaging† | Plain packaging should be mandatory | |
| More directly affects other interest groups in community | ||
| (Other interest groups) | Sponsorship ban† | Event sponsorship should be banned |
| Ads regulated‡ | Government should regulate tobacco advertising | |
| Sales regulated‡ | Cigarettes should be sold in stores with more than minimal government regulation | |