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Evaluating attitudes toward soft drink consumption among adults in Saudi Arabia: Five years after selective taxation implementation.
Alabdulkader, Shahd; Alzaben, Abeer S; Almoayad, Fatmah; Mortada, Eman M; Benajiba, Nada; Aboul-Enein, Basil H; Dodge, Elizabeth; Bernstein, Joshua; Bawazeer, Nahla.
Afiliación
  • Alabdulkader S; Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alzaben AS; Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
  • Almoayad F; Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mortada EM; Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
  • Benajiba N; Unité Mixte de Recherche en Nutrition et Alimentation URAC 39 (Université Ibn Tofaïl-CNESTEN), RDC-Nutrition, Kénitra, Morocco.
  • Aboul-Enein BH; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SH, United Kingdom.
  • Dodge E; College of Graduate & Professional Studies, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103 USA.
  • Bernstein J; College of Graduate Health Studies A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO, USA.
  • Bawazeer N; Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Prev Med Rep ; 44: 102808, 2024 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39071241
ABSTRACT

Objective:

Saudi Arabia (SA) ranked first in soft drink consumption in the Middle East. A decrease in consumption was recorded after a selective 50% increased taxation policy in 2018. This study aimed to assess soft drinks consumption patterns among Saudi Arabian adults and examine the association between different attitudes and patterns post-taxation.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2022 to March 2023, involving 1,935 Saudi adults aged 20-60 residing in Saudi Arabia. Participants completed online surveys using a validated questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics, soft drink consumption patterns, and attitudes toward soft drinks. Chi-square and odds ratio (OR) tests were used to assess associations between sociodemographic characteristics, soft drink consumption frequency/quantity, and change in consumption patterns owing to selective taxation. Additionally, t-tests, Spearman's coefficient, and hierarchical multiple linear regression were used to measure differences in attitudes and linear relationships.

Results:

Overall, 7.5% of the participants reported daily soft drink consumption, with 51.8% of these consuming less than one can per day and 41.2% consuming one can per day. Most (66.2%) reported no change in consumption post-taxation. Attitudes toward soft drink consumption varied significantly, with most agreeing on its health risks but also enjoying the drinks. Multiple regression analysis identified age, education, income, consumption frequency/quantity, and impact of taxation as significant predictors of overall attitudes toward soft drinks.

Conclusions:

After taxation, 20% of participants reduced soft drink consumption, underscoring the importance of addressing taxation and intrinsic motivations to foster lasting changes in attitudes and behaviors towards soft drinks.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Prev Med Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Prev Med Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos