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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Community Studies

Background:

  • Reducing alcohol availability is a key strategy for mitigating alcohol-related harm.
  • Community involvement is essential for developing locally acceptable and effective alcohol control interventions.
  • Understanding residents' perceptions of alcohol availability is vital for informing policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Scottish residents' conceptualizations of local alcohol availability.
  • To investigate the perceived relationship between alcohol availability and drinking behaviors from a community perspective.

Main Methods:

  • 11 online focus groups conducted with 45 participants across nine diverse Scottish neighborhoods.
  • Explored participants' views on their local alcohol environment and the factors defining alcohol availability.
  • Investigated perceived links between alcohol availability and alcohol-related behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Residents define alcohol availability beyond outlet density, emphasizing accessibility, ease of purchase, and ubiquity.
  • Perceptions of alcohol availability are complex, influenced by market segmentation, pricing, advertising, and the broader environment.
  • Distinct differences in conceptualization were noted across neighborhoods with varying deprivation levels.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides unique insights into residents' perspectives on local alcohol availability.
  • Alcohol availability is perceived by residents as encompassing outlet type, pricing, and advertising, not just density.
  • Future policies should integrate community perspectives and consider retail landscape shifts and alternative recreational options.