A comprehensive analysis of alcohol and other drug educational resources available in New South Wales, Australia for content, suitability and readability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The utilisation of online evidence-based written educational resources is crucial in addressing problematic alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use through prevention, treatment, and intervention strategies. However, low health literacy among one in five Australian adults raises concerns regarding the effective understanding of health information. This study aims to evaluate the content, suitability, and readability of AOD resources in New South Wales (Australia), recognising the importance of accessible and informative resources in supporting AOD demand reduction strategies.

Methods

In this research, a comprehensive desktop search was conducted to analyse one to two-page AOD resources readily accessible through the internet in New South Wales, published by government a

SUBMITTER: Varghese A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670872 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature