Experts' Perceptions of and Suggestions for Cigar Warning Label Messages and Pictorials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Warning labels can be effective tools to inform the public about tobacco risks. However, tobacco warning research has been largely cigarette-centric. This formative study explores potential directions for improving the current warnings for cigars.

Aims and methods

Between June and August 2019, we conducted interviews with 10 experts about the current cigar warning statements and requirements, the inclusion of pictorials in cigar warnings, and legal issues. Additionally, experts viewed and discussed concept images to pair with existing warning statements, including realistic photographic images and symbolic images (eg, icons, caution symbols).

Results

Experts agreed that cigar warnings should be strengthened (eg, by increasing their size and use of pictori

SUBMITTER: Wackowski OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8360629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature