Reactions of Chinese adults to warning labels on cigarette packages: a survey in Jiangsu Province.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To compare reactions to warning labels presented on cigarette packages with a specific focus on whether the new Chinese warning labels are better than the old labels and international labels.

Methods

Participants aged 18 and over were recruited in two cities of Jiangsu Province in 2008, and 876 face-to-face interviews were completed. Participants were shown six types of warning labels found on cigarette packages. They comprised one old Chinese label, one new label used within the Chinese market, and one Chinese overseas label and three foreign brand labels. Participants were asked about the impact of the warning labels on: their knowledge of harm from smoking, giving cigarettes as a gift, and quitting smoking.

Results

Compared with the old Chinese label, a

SUBMITTER: Qin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3053246 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature