We sought to assess the impact of several tobacco control policies and televised antismoking advertising on adult smoking prevalence.We used a population survey in which prevalence was measured each month from 1995 through 2006. Time-series analysis assessed effect (with gross audience rating points [GRPs] per month), cigarette costliness, monthly sales nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) bupropion, smoke-free restaurant laws.Increases costliness exposure media campaigns significantly reduced...

We assessed which types of mass media messages might reduce disparities in smoking prevalence among disadvantaged population subgroups.We followed 1491 adult smokers over 24 months and related quitting status at follow-up to exposure antismoking ads the 2 years prior baseline assessment.On average, were exposed more than 200 during 2-year period, as estimated by televised gross ratings points (GRPs). The odds having quit increased 11% with each 10 additional potential ad exposures (per 1000...

Background: Cigarette packaging is a key marketing strategy for promoting brand image. Plain has been proposed to limit image, but tobacco companies would resist removal of branding design elements. Method: A 3 (brand types) × 4 (degree plain packaging) between-subject experimental was used, using an internet online method, expose 813 adult Australian smokers one randomly selected cigarette pack, after which respondents completed ratings the pack. Results: Compared with current packs full...

To determine whether smokers smoking from packs required under Australia's plain packaging law had different beliefs and quitting thoughts, compared with those still branded packs.Cross-sectional survey during the roll-out phase of law, analysed by timing survey.Australian state Victoria, November 2012.536 cigarette a usual brand, whom 72.3% were pack 27.7% pack.Perceived quality satisfaction cigarettes 1 year ago, frequency thoughts harm, perceived exaggeration harms, quitting, priority in...

Objective: To assess the extent to which intensity and timing of televised anti-smoking advertising emphasizing serious harms smoking influences quit attempts.

We assessed whether the Australian plain packs with larger graphic health warnings (GHWs) achieved three specific objectives of reducing appeal tobacco, increasing warning effectiveness and ability packaging to mislead about smoking harms.We compared responses from continuous cross-sectional telephone surveys n=2176 cigarette smokers during pre-plain (April-September 2012, pre-PP) n=759 surveyed in transition period (October-November 2012) n=4240 first year implementation (December...

Reducing consumption of free sugars, such as those found in high concentrations manufactured products sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and 100% fruit juices, is a global public health priority. This study aimed to measure prevalence widely available pre-packaged non-alcoholic water-based (carbonated sodas, sports drinks, energy artificially-sweetened juices (any type), bottled water) comprehensively examine behavioral, environmental, current health, demographic correlates consumption. A...

The objective of the study was to examine moods and adjustment through-the transition parenthood as an issue affecting couple; not only postpartum but also pregnancy experience explore how each partner's experiences interact with those other.A longitudinal repeated measures design utilized 327 healthy couples a first-time who were from Melbourne, Victoria in 1995–98. Each partner interviewed on four occasions: mid- late pregnancy, early 4 months postnatally.Twenty per cent mothers 12%...

Background In Australia, introduction of pictorial health warnings on cigarette packets was supported by a televised media campaign highlighting illnesses featured in two the warning labels—gangrene and mouth cancer. Methods Two studies examined whether television advertisements complemented one another. Population telephone surveys cross-sections adult smokers measured changes top-of-mind awareness smoking-related effects from before (2005; n=587) to after pack were introduced (2006;...

<h3>Background</h3> Decisions about which antismoking advertisements should be aired are often guided by audience ratings of perceived effectiveness (PE). Given that the usefulness PE measures depends on their ability to predict likelihood a message will have positive impact outcomes such as behaviour change, in current study we used pre-exposure, postexposure and follow-up test association between subsequent changes quitting intentions smoking behaviours. <h3>Methods</h3> Daily smokers...

ABSTRACT Aims To assess the effects on brand appeal of plain packaging and size pictorial health warnings (PHWs). Design Three (30%, 70% 100% front‐of‐pack PHWs) by two (branded versus plain) between‐subjects online experiment. Setting Australia. Participants A total 1203 adult smokers. Measurements Rating cigarette brands, smoking attitudes intentions, purchase intent. Findings Compared to branded packs, packs reduced smokers' ratings ‘positive pack characteristics’ ( P &lt; 0.001), smoker...

To determine the impact of tobacco control policies and mass media campaigns on smoking prevalence in Australian adults.

BackgroundBuilding on substantial tobacco control action over the previous decade, Australia increased taxes by 25% without forewarning April 30, 2010. then became one of a few countries to pre-announce series increases in taxes, with annual 12·5% starting from December, 2013. We aimed examine effects both tax smoking prevalence.MethodsBy use survey data Australians aged 14 years and older five capital cities, we did an interrupted time-series analysis model monthly prevalence (overall,...

This research examined a model describing the interrelationships between individual characteristics and extent of change in body dissatisfaction following exposure to idealized female images. Three samples middle adolescent girls (2 Australian, n = 118, 63; 1 Italian, 88) completed self‐report assessments. Several days later, they viewed images, satisfaction was assessed immediately prior exposure. Across all 3 samples, structural equation modeling supported which comparison tendency...

<h3>Background</h3> While television advertisements (ads) that communicate the serious harms of smoking are effective in prompting quitting-related thoughts and actions, little research has been conducted among smokers low- to middle-income countries guide public education efforts. <h3>Method</h3> 2399 aged 18–34 years 10 (Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Turkey Vietnam) viewed individually rated same five anti-smoking ads on a standard questionnaire...

To assess the impact of tobacco control policies relating to youth access, clean indoor air and advertising at point-of-sale outdoors, in addition cigarette price per capita spending, on adolescent smoking prevalence.Repeated cross-sectional surveys. Logistic regression analyses examined association between prevalence.Australia, 1990-2005.A nationally representative sample secondary students (aged 12-17 years) participating a triennial survey (sample size range: 20 560 27 480).Students'...

<h3>Background</h3> Plain packaging (PP) with larger graphic health warnings (GHWs) was implemented in Australia late 2012. This study examined effects of these changes on short-term quitting-related cognitions and behaviours. <h3>Methods</h3> We used a series cohorts Australian adult cigarette smokers originally sourced from nationally representative cross-sectional tracking survey, followed up approximately 1 month after their baseline interview (n(weighted)=5441). Logistic regression...