Factors Associated With Water Consumption Among Adolescents in Quebec
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Objective: Identify psychosocial factors associated with water consumption among adolescents from Quebec (Canada).
Method: Data collection took place in 12 regions of Quebec (March-July 2023). A total of 218 French-speaking adolescents (82.1% between 14 and 16 years; 55.5% girls) completed an online questionnaire based on the Reasoned Action Approach. Water and SSB consumption was measured using a validated French version of the Beverage Questionnaire.
Results: Adolescents reported consuming an average of 1591.4 ml of water and 283.3 ml of SSB per day. The intention to make water the drink of choice every day was significantly associated with the behavior of consuming more than 1000 ml of water per day (OR: 1.96; 95% CI: 1.17-3.25). Self-identity (β = 0.43; p <0.0001), perceived behavioral control (β = 0.30; p <0.0001), affective attitude (β = 0.16; p = 0.0033) and descriptive norm (β = 0.15; p = 0.0007) explained 73% of the variance in intention.
Discussion and Conclusion: This study highlights avenues for interventions aimed at promoting water as the drink of choice to replace SSB intake among young Quebecers. The results will be useful for nurses and other stakeholders in public health, schools, and clinical settings to better understand what influences adolescents to drink water to promote healthy hydration habits and, consequently, favor health.
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