Young Australian drinkers' awareness, perceptions and behaviours towards low alcohol beverage products.

ABSTRACT: Background: Young Australian drinkers (aged 18-24 years) are more likely to consume alcohol at risky levels than any other age group. The increased availability and diversity of low alcohol beverages (LAB)s available to Australian consumers presents an opportunity for young drinkers to moderate their drinking behaviours. Aim: To explore young risky drinkers' awareness, perceptions and behaviours towards LAB products. Study Type: A cross-sectional online survey of 159 young Australian risky drinkers aged 18-24 years. Methods: Demographic information, LAB awareness, previous consumption and perceptions of LABs reducing alcohol consumption were captured. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's chi-squared analyses and binomial logistic regression were used to explore dat

SUBMITTER: Palmer B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423469 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature