Natural Observation of Alcohol Price and Promotions at Bars: Implications for Alcohol Misuse Prevention

Autor/inn/en	Cox, Melissa J.; Moskwiak, Meredith; Chaney, Beth H.; Garrigues, Madison
Titel	Natural Observation of Alcohol Price and Promotions at Bars: Implications for Alcohol Misuse Prevention
Quelle	In: Health Education & Behavior, 49 (2022) 2, S.256-264 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Cox, Melissa J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1090-1981
DOI	10.1177/10901981211054783
Schlagwörter	Alcohol Abuse; Young Adults; Prevention; Costs; Facilities; Environmental Influences; Advertising; Marketing; Geographic Location; Audits (Verification) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Prävention; Vorbeugung; Cost; Kosten; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Werbung
Abstract	Alcohol misuse among young adults remains a primary public health concern given the wide range of short- and long-term physical, social, and societal consequences of the behavior. On-premise drinking establishments, which allow alcohol consumption on site (i.e., bars), are frequent locations for young adult alcohol use. Risks for alcohol misuse within the bar setting are key factors to identify for prevention. Notably, alcohol price and promotions are associated with alcohol consumption among young adults. This study sought to develop and pilot test an observational protocol to assess the alcohol environment at on-premise drinking establishments. Following qualitative exploration of salient risk factors in these settings through focus groups with young adults, an observational tool was adapted and tested in a feasibility study. The refined tool was then pilot tested with two independent data collectors conducting natural observation at 13 establishments in the downtown nightlife district of a small, southeastern city. High interrater reliability was noted. Descriptive summary statistics of bar characteristics demonstrate low alcohol prices with variability across types of alcohol (e.g., beer, wine, and liquor), greater numbers of alcohol promotions inside rather than outside the building, and higher rates of manual versus electronic age verification procedures. Observational assessment of alcohol price and marketing at on-premise drinking establishments as described in this study is needed to inform prevention policy and programs to reduce harms associated with young adult alcohol misuse. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01