The nexus of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Insights on demographics, enablers and barriers

Public Health in Practice

Reem Gaafar, MBBS, MPH¹  Khamis Al-Alawy, MSc²  Shatha Muhsineh, MPH²  Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, PhD, R.D.² 

[1] Corresponding author. Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government Health Administration and Policy Convention Tower. Level 13 P.O. Box 72229, Dubai, United Arab Emirates;Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Dubai, United Arab Emirates;

关键词: Sugar-sweetened beverages;    Enablers;    Barriers;    Nexus;    Public health policy;    Health promotion;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Objectives: The study objectives were to a) explore the association between household income and nationality and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) enablers and barriers, and b) inform public health policy and health promotion. Study design: A Cross-sectional Study in the UAE. Methods: Nationally representative population survey was used to capture demographic and SSB behaviour data. Results: We recruited 7500 participants into the study and received 1290 responses (17.2% participation rate). We report statistically significant associations between household income, nationality, and enablers and barriers. In some instances, similar enablers and barriers were reported by household income and nationality. Conclusions: There are several associations between household income, nationality and SSB enablers, and barriers. These associations should be considered for future public health policy and health promotion decision-making to reduce SSB consumption. In addition, further research is needed to explore how other demographic factors (modifying variables) are associated with SSB enablers and barriers.

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