Are instructions for over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy products readable?

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE:To examine readability characteristics of step-by-step directions presented in "How to Use" sections of over-the-counter (OTC) nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. METHODS:Step-by-step directions of all (n=6) currently available OTC NRTs were assessed on reading grade level, text point size, dimensions, and illustrations. RESULTS:The mean readability was at grade level 10.5+/-0.8, whereas the average text point size was 9.2+/-1.3. Two OTC NRT products provided illustrations to supplement step-by-step directions. CONCLUSION:As currently presented, the readability characteristics of "How to Use" sections of OTC NRTs do not facilitate consumer understanding.

journal_name

Am J Health Behav

authors

Stevens AB,McDaniel KS,Glover ED,Wallace LS

doi

10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.supp.S79

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2007-09-01 00:00:00

pages

S79-84

eissn

1087-3244

issn

1945-7359

journal_volume

31 Suppl 1

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