The nexus of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Insights on demographics, enablers and barriers.

Public Health Pract (Oxf)

Independent Researcher, United Arab Emirates.

Published: November 2021

Objectives: The study objectives were to a) explore the association between household income and nationality and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) enablers and barriers, and b) inform public health policy and health promotion.

Study Design: A Cross-sectional Study in the UAE.

Methods: Nationally representative population survey was used to capture demographic and SSB behaviour data.

Results: We recruited 7500 participants into the study and received 1290 responses (17.2% participation rate). We report statistically significant associations between household income, nationality, and enablers and barriers. In some instances, similar enablers and barriers were reported by household income and nationality.

Conclusions: There are several associations between household income, nationality and SSB enablers, and barriers. These associations should be considered for future public health policy and health promotion decision-making to reduce SSB consumption. In addition, further research is needed to explore how other demographic factors (modifying variables) are associated with SSB enablers and barriers.

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