The effect of cancer warning statements on alcohol consumption intentions
In response to increasing calls to introduce warning labels on alcoholic beverages, this study investigated the potential effectiveness of alcohol warning statements designed to increase awareness of the alcohol–cancer link. A national online survey was administered to a diverse sample of Australian adult drinkers (n = 1,680). Along with attitudinal, intentions and demographic items, the survey included an online simulation that exposed respondents to one of six cancer warning statements delivered across a range of situational contexts. Half of the statements made general reference to cancer and half mentioned specif...
Source: Health Education Research - January 18, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Pettigrew, S., Jongenelis, M. I., Glance, D., Chikritzhs, T., Pratt, I. S., Slevin, T., Liang, W., Wakefield, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
A randomized crossover study of web-based media literacy to prevent smoking
In conclusion, while strength of the design of this study supports and extends prior findings around effectiveness of SML programs, influences on theory-based mediators of smoking should be further explored. (Source: Health Education Research)
Source: Health Education Research - January 18, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Shensa, A., Phelps-Tschang, J., Miller, E., Primack, B. A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Who smokes in smoke-free public places in China? Findings from a 21 city survey
This study explores individual and regional factors which influence smoking in smoke-free public places. Participants included 16 866 urban residents, who were identified through multi-stage sampling conducted in 21 Chinese cities. The reported smoking prevalence in smoke-free public places was 41.2%. Of those who smoked in smoke-free public places, 45.9% had been advised to stop smoking. Participants stated that no-smoking warnings/signs with ‘please’ in the statement had a better likelihood of gaining compliance and preventing smoking in public spaces. Multilevel logistic regression analysis showed that ethni...
Source: Health Education Research - January 18, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Yang, T., Jiang, S., Barnett, R., Oliffe, J. L., Wu, D., Yang, X., Yu, L., Cottrell, R. R. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Do partial home smoking bans signal progress toward a smoke-free home?
Understanding who establishes partial home smoking bans, what these bans cover, and whether they are an intermediate step in going smoke-free would help to inform smoke-free home interventions. Participants were recruited from United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2-1-1 contact center. Data were collected at baseline, 3 and 6 months via telephone interview. Participants (n = 375) were mostly African American (84.2%) and female (84.3%). The majority (58.5%) had annual household incomes <$10 000. At baseline, 61.3% reported a partial smoking ban and 38.7% reported no ban. Existence of a partial ban as compared with no ban...
Source: Health Education Research - January 18, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Kegler, M. C., Haardörfer, R., Bundy, L. T., Escoffery, C., Berg, C. J., Fernandez, M., Williams, R., Hovell, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Identification of information types and sources by the public for promoting awareness of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease of serious consequences caused by MERS Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Saudi communities still lack awareness of available protective measures to prevent the transmission of the virus. It is necessary to explore the current information-seeking strategies and preferences for communication tools among the Saudi population to promote dissemination of accurate information. Guided by McGuire’s Input–Output Persuasion Model and focusing on input variables (receiver characteristics, sources, message, channel and destination), we explored the current inform...
Source: Health Education Research - January 18, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Hoda, J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
