Melanie Wakefield

A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of combinations of 'why to reduce' and 'how to reduce' alcohol harm-reduction communications

Simone Pettigrew, Leon Booth, Michelle Jongenelis, Emily Brennan, Tanya Chikritzhs, Penelope Hasking, Peter Miller, Gerard Hastings, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS

INTRODUCTION: Alcohol is a major source of harm worldwide. The aim of this study was to experimentally assess the effects of expos..

Energy drink consumption among Australian adolescents associated with a cluster of unhealthy dietary behaviours and short sleep duration

Tegan Nuss, Belinda Morley, Maree Scully, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  NUTRITION JOURNAL

BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic energy drinks ('energy drinks') are high in sugar, as well as caffeine, leading to concerns regarding th..

Evidence of cushioning of tobacco tax increases in large retailers in Australia.

Megan Bayly, Michelle Scollo, Melanie A Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  Tob Control

BACKGROUND: Tobacco companies may attempt to minimise the impact of tobacco tax increases on consumers by gradually passing on the..

General and specific graphic health warning labels reduce willingness to consume sugar-sweetened beverages

Elektra Schubert, Emma Smith, Maja Brydevall, Carmen Lynch, Elysha Ringin, Helen Dixon, Yoshihisa Kashima, Melanie Wakefield, Stefan Bode

Journal article  |  2021  |  APPETITE

Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is associated with obesity and other severe negative health consequences. The present s..

Qualitative insights into Australian consumers' views for and against government action on sugary drinks

Caroline Miller, Annette Braunack-Mayer, Melanie Wakefield, David Roder, Kerin O'Dea, Joanne Dono, Kerry Ettridge

Journal article  |  2021  |  PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH & PRACTICE

OBJECTIVES: Despite significant evidence of harms associated with high levels of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, and i..

Australian Smokers' Sensory Experiences and Beliefs Associated with Menthol and Non-Menthol Cigarettes

Serafino Mancuso, Emily Brennan, Kimberley Dunstone, Amanda Vittiglia, Sarah Durkin, James F Thrasher, Janet Hoek, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Many current smokers incorrectly believe that menthol cigarettes are less harmful, likely due to the biological and sensory effect..

Food and drink marketing on social media and dietary intake in Australian adolescents: Findings from a cross-sectional survey.

Claudia Gascoyne, Maree Scully, Melanie Wakefield, Belinda Morley

Journal article  |  2021  |  Appetite

Unhealthy food and drink marketing is prominent on social media and use of such platforms is widespread among adolescents. This st..

Can point-of-sale nutrition information encourage reduced preference for sugary drinks among adolescents?

Helen Dixon, Maree Scully, Belinda Morley, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  Public Health Nutr

OBJECTIVE: To test whether point-of-sale (POS) information about the nutrition content of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) promotes..

Sugary drink advertising expenditure across Australian media channels 2016-2018

Ashleigh Haynes, Megan Bayly, Helen Dixon, Alison McAleese, Jane Martin, Yan Jun Michelle Chen, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe advertising expenditure for sugary drinks compared with alternative cold non-alco..

Secondary school canteens in Australia: analysis of canteen menus from a repeated cross-sectional national survey

Ashleigh Haynes, Belinda Morley, Helen Dixon, Maree Scully, Alison McAleese, Claudia Gascoyne, Rachelle Busbridge, Mia Cigognini, Ilona Regev, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION

OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to assess the nutritional quality of Australian secondary school canteen menus. DESIGN: Stratif..