Self-efficacy and Avoidance Behavior from Cigarette Smoke Exposure : a Cross Sectional Study among Mothers of Under-Five Year-Old Children
Nur Lailatul Masruroh1*, St Annisa Al Kamilah2, Indah Dwi Pratiwi3
Nursing Science Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University Muhammadiyah Malang
Abstract
Background: A mother play important role to protect her children from any dangerous substances. This includes protecting her child from cigarette smoke exposure that contribute to the series of health problem. Self-efficacy of a mother allows her to take a particular action needed in the difficult situation, one of which is avoidance behavior of cigarette smoke exposure around her and her children. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between self-efficacy with avoidance behavior of cigarette smoke exposure among mothers with toddlers. This was a cross sectional study of 73 mothers with toddlers who live in a house together with active smoker, it selected using purposive sampling. Spearman rank analysis were perform to explore the relationship between variables. Results: Of the 73 mothers, 90.4% had a high self-efficacy and 82.2% had high levels of avoidance behavior. Spearman rank test showed sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.005. Correlation Coefficient obtained was 0.324, it means that there were a positive relationship between self-efficacy and avoidance behavior, with the strength of the relationship is in the moderate level. Conclusion: The more higher the level of self-efficacy is accordance with the level of avoidance behavior of cigarette smoke exposure. The experiences of mothers with toddlers in applying avoidance behavior from cigarette smoke exposure are very meaningfull to maintain the health of their children.
Keywords: Self-Efficacy, Avoidance Behavior, Cigarette Smoke Exposure, Mother, Toddler.
Topic: Community Health