Effects of Strengthening Cigarette Pack Warnings on Attention and Message Processing: A Systematic Review

Seth M. Noar; Diane B. Francis; Christy Bridges; Jennah M. Sontag; Noel T. Brewer; Kurt M. Ribisl

doi:10.1177/1077699016674188

Effects of Strengthening Cigarette Pack Warnings on Attention and Message Processing: A Systematic Review

Seth M. Noar, Diane B. Francis, Christy Bridges, Jennah M. Sontag, Noel T. Brewer, Kurt M. Ribisl

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Abstract

The current study sought to examine the impact of strengthening cigarette pack warnings on attention, message processing, and perceived effectiveness, through a systematic review of longitudinal observational studies. The review included 22 studies (N = 81,824 participants). Strengthened warnings increased attention to warnings, recall of warnings, and thinking about the health risks of smoking. Strengthened warnings also increased several perceived effectiveness outcomes, including perceptions that warnings reduce smoking and motivate quitting. Strengthened cigarette pack warnings achieve their goal of attracting attention and enhancing motivation to act. Strengthening warning policies should be a priority for tobacco control globally.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	416-442
Number of pages	27
Journal	Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly
Volume	94
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1077699016674188
State	Published - Jun 1 2017

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global
graphic
pictorial
smoking
warning

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