| Title: |
Changes in public support for alcohol policies in NSW, Australia, 2013-2019 |
| Authors: |
Watson, Wendy L.; Stapleton, Natalie; Buykx, Penny; Hughes, Clare; Dessaix, Anita |
| Contributors: |
The University of Newcastle. College of Human & Social Futures, School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci |
| Publisher Information: |
Sax Institute |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Collection: |
NOVA: The University of Newcastle Research Online (Australia) |
| Subject Terms: |
adult; alcohol drinking; Australia; public policy |
| Description: |
OBJECTIVES: Alcohol contributes to significant health, social and economic burdens worldwide, but evidence-based policy options can reduce the harm associated with alcohol use. The aim of this paper is to understand factors influencing public support for various alcohol policies in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and to determine any change over time. METHODS: An online survey of adults in NSW, in 2013 (n = 2482), 2016 (n = 1585) and 2019 (n = 1601), assessed support for alcohol policies. Multivariable logistic regression models examined the change in support over time, adjusting for demographics, alcohol consumption, smoking status and knowledge of alcohol as a risk factor for cancer. RESULTS: Most participants (68-72%) supported policies preventing underage internet users from exposure to alcohol advertising, and banning alcohol sponsorship of underage music and sporting events. Fiscal policies and restrictions on the number of alcohol outlets were the least supported policies ( |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
Public health research & practice Vol. 32, Issue 3, no. e31452118; http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1485081; uon:51489 |
| Availability: |
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1485081 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.74F8ACC7 |
| Database: |
BASE |