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Table 2 Norms for smoking (n = 148)

From: Interest in technology-based and traditional smoking cessation programs among adult smokers in Ankara, Turkey

Perceptions about smoking (agree/strongly agree that...)  
   Negative attitudes towards smoking  
Smoking is annoying for people around the smoker 94% (139)
Smokers are not setting a good example for their children 90% (133)
Smoking is a waste of money 77% (114)
   Smoking has a negative health impact on self and others  
Smoking is bad for the health of people around the smoker 94% (139)
Smoking is bad for the smoker's health 94% (139)
Smokers have a higher chance of getting lung diseases 90% (133)
Smokers have a higher chance of getting heart diseases 90% (133)
Smokers cough more 83% (123)
   Positive attitudes towards smoking  
Smoking is normal 28% (41)
Smoking is not as bad for you as they make it sound 18% (27)
Smoking is cool 12% (18)