A test of the proposal to label containers of alcoholic drink with alcohol content in Standard Drinks

Stockwell, Tim; Blaze-Temple, Debra; Walker, Christine

doi:10.1093/heapro/6.3.207

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“…For example, beer drinkers underestimated the number of SDs in a container by 26% with the % abv label and by 4% when using the SDL. Similarly, wine drinkers underestimated the number of SDs by 25% with the % abv label and by 6% when using the SDL (Stockwell et al, 1991b).…”

Section: Mixed-methodsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…In the second study, Stockwell et al (1991b) asked adult drinkers (n = 257) about their awareness, knowledge and use SD information. Approximately 67% of participants had heard of the SD concept, 17.9% were able to correctly define an SD and 11.7% indicated that they had used SDs to track their own drinking.…”

Section: Mixed-methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two Canadian studies implemented a method similar to that used by Stockwell et al (1991b) to investigate whether SDLs could improve estimates of personal alcohol consumption. In the first of these studies, conducted by Osiowy et al (2015), following their successful completion of two screening questions about SDs and % abv, 305 drinkers of legal drinking age (19 years and over) were invited to participate in a brief survey and six alcohol estimation tasks.…”

Section: Experimental Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The second study using the method similar to Stockwell et al (1991b) was conducted by Hobin et al (2015). The researchers recruited participants through Neilsen and randomly assigned them to 1 of 11 different label conditions where the label content (% abv vs. SDL vs. LRDG vs. SDL and LRDG combined), size (50% of back panel vs. 100% of back panel), and format (LRDG information as pictogram vs. text) of the labels varied between conditions.…”

Section: Experimental Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Given this possibility, youth might use SD information to help them select products that provide them with the best value for their dollar. Stockwell, Blaze-Temple, and Walker (1991b) conducted two studies to test the effectiveness of SDLs as a means of communicating alcohol content in a way that helps individuals estimate the number of SDs in a container and individuals' preferences for different types of alcohol labelling.…”

Section: Qualitative Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Can a Label Help me Drink in Moderation? A Review of the Evidence on Standard Drink Labelling

Wettlaufer

2017

Substance Use & Misuse

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Introduction: Understanding the concept of a standard drink (SD) is foundational knowledge to many public health policies aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms. These policies include adhering to low-risk drinking guidelines, screening brief intervention and referral activities, and counter alcohol-impaired driving initiatives. A lack of awareness of SDs might preclude the effectiveness of these interventions. A systematic review was conducted to review the evidence about how effective alcohol labels are in communicating SD information to the consumer. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to identify peer-reviewed articles and grey literature from relevant indexes from January 1990 to January 2016. Additionally, policy makers and researchers in countries where standard drink labels (SDLs) have been implemented were consulted to help identify relevant literature. The search strategy was focused on the impact of SDLs relative to a range of outcomes, including awareness of SDs, pouring behaviors, and consumption patterns. Results: Eleven records were eligible for inclusion. The evidence suggests that knowledge of the definition of an SD is low. However, SDLs can help individuals more accurately identify and pour an SD. SDLs need to be supported by educational initiatives to help the consumer understand the SD information provided on the beverage container. To date, there has been no comprehensive evaluation of the impact of SDLs. Conclusions: SDLs have the potential to increase awareness of SDs and facilitate the monitoring of personal alcohol consumption in the context of a comprehensive alcohol strategy. However, their impact on drinking behaviors requires further exploration, especially among high-risk populations.

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confidence: 94%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Experimental Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Experimental Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Qualitative Researchmentioning

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Can a Label Help me Drink in Moderation? A Review of the Evidence on Standard Drink Labelling

Wettlaufer

2017

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Alcohol Labelling: Evidence for Product Information Interventions

Blackwell

Clarke

Pechey

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The Palgrave Handbook of Psychological Perspectives on Alcohol Consumption

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The standard drink and alcohol consumption

Carruthers

Binns

1992

Drug and Alcohol Review

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The term 'standard drink' is commonly used when researchers collect alcohol consumption data and when educators create campaigns to encourage people to drink responsibly. However, little is known about community knowledge of the term 'standard drink' or what it represents in terms of what people are drinking in their own homes or on unlicensed premises. This study measured the amounts of a variety of alcoholic beverages that a sample of Perth metropolitan people use when drinking on unlicensed premises. The level of knowledge of the alcohol content of a variety of beverages and the knowledge of the term standard drink and what it represents in terms of commonly consumed beverages was also measured. The results showed that knowledge of the alcohol content of beverages was very poor. Knowledge of the term standard drink and what it represents in terms of absolute alcohol was also poor. Regarding the amounts of beverages poured, red and white wine, champagne and spirits are likely to be poured in amounts well in excess of a standard drink when people are drinking in their own homes. The results of this study have implications for the efficacy of educational campaigns designed to encourage safe and responsible drinking practices through the monitoring of personal intake. Before these can be effective, the terminology used must be familiar and well understood by the community towards which they are aimed. The results also discussed with respect to the design and administration of alcohol consumption questionnaires.

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A test of the proposal to label containers of alcoholic drink with alcohol content in Standard Drinks

Cited by 17 publications

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Can a Label Help me Drink in Moderation? A Review of the Evidence on Standard Drink Labelling

Can a Label Help me Drink in Moderation? A Review of the Evidence on Standard Drink Labelling

Alcohol Labelling: Evidence for Product Information Interventions

The standard drink and alcohol consumption

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