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..

Cigarette pack size and consumption: an adaptive randomised controlled trial.

Ilse Lee, Anna KM Blackwell, Michelle Scollo, Katie De-Loyde, Richard W Morris, Mark A Pilling, Gareth J Hollands, Melanie Wakefield, Marcus R Munafò, Theresa M Marteau

Journal article  |  2021  |  BMC Public Health

BACKGROUND: Observational evidence suggests that cigarette pack size - the number of cigarettes in a single pack - is associated w..

Differences in healthiness perceptions of food and dietary patterns among the general public and nutrition experts: A cross-sectional online survey

Philippa Niven, Belinda Morley, Claudia Gascoyne, Helen Dixon, Alison McAleese, Jane Martin, Melanie Wakefield

Journal article  |  2021  |  HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA

ISSUES ADDRESSED: Diet quality plays a vital role in the prevention of prevalent non-communicable diseases; however, misperception..

Prevalence and Correlates of Observed Sun Protection Behaviors Across Different Public Outdoor Settings in Melbourne, Australia

Ashleigh Haynes, Andrea Nathan, Clover Maitland, Helen Dixon, Anna Nicholson, Melanie Wakefield, Suzanne Dobbinson

Journal article  |  2021  |  HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR

Skin cancer prevention efforts in Australia have increasingly incorporated a focus on protection during incidental sun exposure. T..

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..