Table 1

Items used in the cluster analysis (smokers)

Short name Question wording Response categories
CareKnowDo you care if most people know you smoke?yes;
no
EnjoyYou enjoy smoking. Is this a reason why you smoke?yes;
no
ReduceSmEverything possible should be done to reduce smoking. Do you . . .strongly agree;
somewhat agree;
somewhat disagree;
strongly disagree
EnoughThere are enough controls on smoking and we should leave smokers alone. Do you . . .strongly agree;
somewhat agree;
somewhat disagree;
strongly disagree
UpRestrRestrictions should be increased to help smokers quit. Do you . . .strongly agree;
somewhat agree;
somewhat disagree;
strongly disagree
SmRightsRestrictions have gone too far and smokers need to start standing up for their rights. Do you . . .strongly agree;
somewhat agree;
somewhat disagree;
strongly disagree
RulesWhich of the following best describes the rules about smoking in your home for people who live there?smoking is not allowed;
some rules;
no rules
VisitHWhen non-smokers visit you in your own home, do you . . .not smoke at all;
ask if they mind if you smoke;
or just go ahead and smoke
SitNsmIn the past year, have you sat in a non-smoking area of a restaurant because you were with a non-smoker?yes;
no
SmAroundWhich of the following statements best describes how you feel about smoking around non-smokersyou tend to avoid smoking;
you ask if it's OK to smoke;
you feel that if non-smokers do not like your smoke they can go somewhere else
  • Questions were not asked in this order, and were not always contiguous within the larger survey questionnaire.