@article{ref1,
title="Public opinion in Puerto Rico on alcohol control policies",
journal="Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences",
year="2004",
author="Harwood, Eileen M. and Bernat, Debra H. and Lenk, Kathleen M. and Vázquez, Mary Jo and Wagenaar, Alexander C.",
volume="26",
number="4",
pages="426-445",
abstract="This article discusses the first study to assess public opinion of alcohol policies in Puerto Rico. In 2001, a telephone survey of 514 adults on the island assessed levels of support for 20 alcohol control policies covering five domains: (a) raising alcohol taxes, (b) restricting alcohol consumption in public places, (c) punishing adult providers of alcohol, (d) restricting youth access to alcohol, and (e) restricting marketing of alcohol. <br><br>RESULTS show high-level support for all alcohol policies, especially for restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places (93% to 95% support) and increases in alcohol taxes earmarked for alcohol treatment, prevention, and education (92% support). Multiple regression analyses reveal older respondents, compared to younger respondents, and respondents reporting lower levels of alcohol consumption were more supportive of alcohol control policies. <br><br>RESULTS demonstrate a willingness in Puerto Rico to consider public policy solutions to social and health problems associated with drinking.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0739-9863",
doi="10.1177/0739986304269162",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986304269162"
}