A measure development study of sugar-sweetened beverage-related knowledge, self-efficacy, and intention among urban, low-income adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is an important behavior that can influence individuals' risk for diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases. Nonetheless, there is a lack of valid measures to assess SSB-related constructs. Reliable and valid measures can help evaluate the efficacy of interventions designed to curb SSB consumption. Our aim was to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure constructs related to SSB consumption in English and Spanish.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a convenience sample of 150 adult residents of public housing developments in Boston, Massachusetts between July of 2016 and January of 2017. All households from two public housing developments were approached by study staff to solicit participat

SUBMITTER: Heaton B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792019 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature