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An investigative model evaluating how consumers process pictorial information on nonprescription medication labels.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10168485     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Currently, marketed over-the-counter (OTC) medication labels were simulated and tested in a controlled environment to understand consumer evaluation of OTC label information. Two factors, consumers' age (younger and older adults) and label designs (picture-only, verbal-only, congruent picture-verbal, and noncongruent picture-verbal) were controlled and tested to evaluate consumer information processing. The effects exerted by the independent variables, namely, comprehension of label information (understanding) and product evaluations (satisfaction, certainty, and perceived confusion) were evaluated on the dependent variable purchase intention. Intention measured as purchase recommendation was significantly related to product evaluations and affected by the factor label design. Participants' level of perceived confusion was more important than actual understanding of information on OTC medication labels. A Label Evaluation Process Model was developed which could be used for future testing of OTC medication labels.
Authors:
S S Sansgiry; P S Cady
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health marketing quarterly     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0735-9683     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Mark Q     Publication Date:  1997  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-08-15     Completed Date:  1997-08-15     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:  71-90     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
College of Pharmacy, Idaho State University, Pocatello 83209, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Consumer Satisfaction / statistics & numerical data*
Decision Making
Drug Labeling / standards*
Female
Humans
Male
Mental Processes
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Nonprescription Drugs*
Perception
Questionnaires
United States
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Nonprescription Drugs

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