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Consumer involvement: effects on information processing from over-the-counter medication labels.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11727293     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of consumer involvement on information processing from over-the-counter (OTC) medication labels. A sample of 256 students evaluated simulated OTC product labels for two product categories (headache and cold) in random order. Each participant evaluated labels after reading a scenario to simulate high and low involvement respectively. A questionnaire was used to collect data on variables such as label comprehension, attitude-towards-product label, product evaluation, and purchase intention. The results indicate that when consumers are involved in their purchase of OTC medications they are significantly more likely to understand information from the label and evaluate it accordingly. However, involvement does not affect attitude-towards-product label nor does it enhance purchase intention.
Authors:
S S Sansgiry; P S Cady; S Sansgiry
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health marketing quarterly     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0735-9683     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Mark Q     Publication Date:  2001  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-11-30     Completed Date:  2002-01-02     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8306485     Medline TA:  Health Mark Q     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  61-78     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Sciences and Administration, University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center, 1441 Moursund Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Advertising as Topic
Analysis of Variance
Consumer Participation / statistics & numerical data*
Drug Information Services / utilization
Drug Labeling / standards*
Humans
Nonprescription Drugs / supply & distribution*
Questionnaires
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Nonprescription Drugs

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