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This study provides in-depth insights into consumers\u2019 reactions to different SSB policy options.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eight focus groups were undertaken with 59 regular SSB consumers and\/or household purchasers, stratified by: young adults aged 21\u201329 years (no children), parents aged 35\u201350 (with children at home); gender; and socio-economic status. Consumer responses to potential government intervention and policy options were explored using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three main themes were identified. Theme 1 describes participants\u2019 changing views on regulation of SSBs throughout the focus groups, expressed through shifts in understandings of personal responsibility and the role of government. It was noted that the term \u2018regulation\u2019 should be used judiciously, as it was widely misunderstood to infer bans. Theme 2 articulates the participants\u2019 preference for child-focused measures and educative measures such as clearer front-of-pack labelling. Taxation on SSBs was viewed more favourably if paired with investment into education. Theme 3 describes the parallels that participants drew between SSBs and other substances.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A comprehensive approach that includes education, child-focused interventions and regulatory approaches may increase acceptability of policy measures to curb overconsumption of SSBs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.17061\/phrp30122003","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2020,4,21]],"date-time":"2020-04-21T18:27:04Z","timestamp":1587493624000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Qualitative insights into Australian consumers\u2019 views for and against government action on sugary drinks"],"prefix":"10.1071","volume":"31","author":[{"given":"Caroline","family":"Miller","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"A School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, SA, Australia"},{"name":"B Health Policy Centre, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Annette","family":"Braunack-Mayer","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"C School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Melanie","family":"Wakefield","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"D Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"David","family":"Roder","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"E Cancer Epidemiology and Population Health, University of South Australia, Adelaide"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Kerin","family":"O\u2019Dea","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"F Centre for Population Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Joanne","family":"Dono","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"B Health Policy Centre, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Kerry","family":"Ettridge","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"B Health Policy Centre, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide"},{"name":"G School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, SA, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"67","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2021,6,9]]},"reference":[{"key":"2026012719012162900_R1","unstructured":"World Health Organization. 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