Table 3

Adjusted* OR (95% CI) of characteristics associated with support for, and perceived effectiveness of, the SDIL

ConceptQuestion wording (where applicable)Response categoryAdjusted OR (95% CI) of SDIL supportAdjusted OR (95% CI) of SDIL effectiveness
AgeHow old are you?Years 1.01 (1.00 to 1.02) 0.99 (0.98 to 0.99)
SexWhat sex were you assigned at birth, meaning on your original birth certificate?FemaleReferenceReference
Male(0.72 to 1.05)1.03 (0.85 to 1.25)
EducationWhat is the highest level of education you have completed?A-Levels or lowerReferenceReference
>A-Levels1.03 (0.85 to 1.26)0.90 (0.73 to 1.10)
Income sufficiencyHow easy is it to make ends meet?Not easyReferenceReference
Easy1.01 (0.83 to 1.24)1.02 (0.83 to 1.25)
Dependent childrenDo you have any children (including step-children or adopted children) under the age of 18?NoReferenceReference
Yes 0.81 (0.67 to 0.99) 1.16 (0.94 to 1.43)
SSB consumptionConsumed regular fizzy drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks in last 7 daysConsumersReferenceReference
Non-consumers 1.57 (1.28 to 1.91) 1.21 (0.99 to 1.48)
Social normsPeople important to me try not to drink sugary drinksNot agreeReferenceReference
Agree 1.39 (1.15 to 1.70) 1.25 (1.03 to 1.53)
AttitudesSugary drinks taste goodAgreeReferenceReference
Not agree1.10 (0.89 to 1.36) 1.31 (1.07 to 1.61)
KnowledgeFrequently drinking sugary drinks increases the risk of obesityNot trueReferenceReference
True 2.34 (1.74 to 3.16) 1.06 (0.77 to 1.45)
Expert trustI trust messages from health experts on sugary drinksNot agreeReferenceReference
Agree 2.01 (1.63 to 2.49) 1.86 (1.51 to 2.28)
Industry trustI trust messages from the food and beverage industry on sugary drinksNot agreeReferenceReference
Agree 0.55 (0.44 to 0.69) 1.37 (1.08 to 1.75)
  • *All results are adjusted for all other variables listed.

  • Bold indicates statistically significant at the P<0.05 level.

  • SDIL, soft drinks industry levy.