Understanding the behavioral determinants of adolescents' water consumption: A cross-country comparative study.

ABSTRACT: Substituting the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) with that of water can have a positive effect on adolescents' health. However, despite the attention on this topic in the Global North, it is relatively understudied in other regions of the world, such as the Caribbean. To guide the development of future interventions, understanding the factors determining water consumption among Caribbean adolescents is important. This study examined the behavioral determinants of water consumption among adolescents in Aruba (the Caribbean) and compared them to those in the Netherlands (Western Europe). We used a theoretical model that integrates the dominant theoretical perspectives in the field of public health, including theories of planned behavior, social norms, and intrinsic motivation.

SUBMITTER: Franken SCM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953952 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature