Public and professional stakeholders' perceptions of alcohol advertising and availability policies: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reducing alcohol availability and restricting alcohol advertising are effective ways to reduce harm from alcohol. Implementation of public health policies involves collaboration between different stakeholders, and is influenced by public opinion. This paper explores public and professional stakeholders' perceptions of alcohol advertising and availability policies. It is the first to capture consensus and divergence in narratives of these stakeholders.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 stakeholders from third sector organisations, government, public health and alcohol licensing in Scotland. We conducted 11 online focus groups with 45 participants, living in neighbourhoods in Scotland characterised by varying levels of urbanity, deprivation a

SUBMITTER: Dimova ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743051 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature