Comprehension of over-the-counter drug label warnings regarding consumption of acetaminophen and alcohol
Publication Year:
2003
Citation
229. Cheatham, D. B., & Wogalter, M. S. (2003). Comprehension of over-the-counter drug label warnings regarding consumption of acetaminophen and alcohol. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 47, 1540-1544.
Abstract
This study compared several existing acetaminophen-containing product labels to a revised label with additional perceptual features and more explicit text regarding an alcohol-related hazard. The existing labels differed generally according to the amount and explicitness of alcohol-related warning information. Two-hundred sixty participants from a flea and farmer’s markets in Raleigh, NC were shown one of the labels and a knowledge questionnaire was completed. Results indicated that responses regarding the combination of alcohol and acetaminophen were more accurate by participants having viewed the revised label compared to the existing labels. There are implications for the design of effective over-the-counterdrug labels stemming from this study.
Publication Details
- Source
- Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Volume
- 47
Publication Type
Conference Papers / Proceedings
Research Topics
Health & Medical Human Factors, Perception, Cognition & Memory, Warnings & Risk Communication