Wakefield & Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
What was the aim of Wakefield’s study of legislation?
A
To investigate the relation between the extent of restrictions on smoking at home, in school and in public places and smoking uptake and prevalence among school students.
2
Q
What method was used in Wakefield’s study of legislation?
A
Self-report questionnaires.
3
Q
Describe the participants from Wakefield’s study of legislation.
A
Random sample of 17,287 high school students at 202 schools in the US. Aged 14-17.
One school in each county was selected. 80% of students in sampled classes completed the questionnaires.
