Construction of an Assessment form on the Social Risk Factors Affecting Smoking Behavior Among Junior High School Students

Abstract

Prevention and sustainable solutions to tobacco problems should prevent children and youth from becoming new smokers. In the past, it was not possible to assess the risks of young people with smoking. The objective of this study was to construct an effective assessment form on the social risk factors affecting smoking behavior among junior high school students. The sample consisted of 9 specialists in tobacco control, student smoking prevention and smoking cessation who were selected using purposive sampling method. The data were collected using 5-point rating scale in 3 sessions in order to reach a consensus on the items on the social risk factors affecting smoking behavior among junior high school students and the items were then selected to be used in the preparation of an assessment form on the social risk factors affecting smoking behavior among junior high school students. The statistics used in the data analysis were median and interquartile range. The results showed that the specialists participating in this study could reach a consensus on a total of 35 items, consisting of 6 aspects: family status, choice of companion, school environment, community environment, advertising media and laws. These items were used in the construction of an assessment form on the social risk factors affecting smoking behavior among junior high school students, which showed the index of item-objective congruence of 0.79 and the reliability level of 0.86.