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    The effect of chronic disease warning statements on alcohol-related health beliefs and consumption intentions among at-risk drinkers

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    Authors
    Jongenelis, Michelle
    Pratt, Steve
    Slevin, Terry
    Chikritzhs, Tanya
    Liang, W.
    Pettigrew, Simone
    Date
    2018
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Jongenelis, M. and Pratt, S. and Slevin, T. and Chikritzhs, T. and Liang, W. and Pettigrew, S. 2018. The effect of chronic disease warning statements on alcohol-related health beliefs and consumption intentions among at-risk drinkers. Health Education Research. 33 (5): pp. 351-360.
    Source Title
    Health Education Research
    DOI
    10.1093/her/cyy025
    ISSN
    0268-1153
    School
    School of Psychology
    Remarks

    This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Health Education Research following peer review. The version of record as cited is available online at: http://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyy025

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/71731
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Informing drinkers of the health risks associated with alcohol consumption via warning statements located on alcohol products can increase their capacity to make healthier choices. This study assessed whether exposing at-risk drinkers to warning statements relating to specific chronic diseases increases the extent to which alcohol is believed to be a risk factor for those diseases and influences consumption intentions. Australians drinking at levels associated with long-term risk of harm (n = 364; 72% male) completed an online survey assessing their drinking habits, beliefs in the link between alcohol and various diseases and drinking intentions. Respondents were then exposed to one of five statements advising of the potential risks associated with alcohol consumption (either cancer, liver damage, diabetes, mental illness or heart disease). Beliefs and drinking intentions were reassessed. Significant increases in the extent to which alcohol was believed to be a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, mental illness and cancer were found. With the exception of the liver damage and heart disease statements, exposure to each statement was associated with a significant reduction in consumption intentions. Warning statements advising of the specific chronic diseases associated with alcohol consumption can produce favourable changes in drinking intentions among at-risk drinkers.

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