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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)