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Title: Attitudes, Norms, and Efficacy: Understanding Maternal Communication about Over-the-Counter Drug Use
Language: English
Authors: Elizabeth Candello (ORCID 0000-0002-8136-8020)
Source: Journal of Drug Education. 2026 55(2):105-121.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Mothers, Children, Interpersonal Communication, Knowledge Level, Social Influences, Drug Abuse, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Communication Skills, Barriers
DOI: 10.1177/00472379261430049
ISSN: 0047-2379
1541-4159
Abstract: This study aims to understand the factors influencing maternal communication about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 mothers of children aged 2-10 years. Interview questions were based on constructs from the Integrative Behavioral Model (IBM), including beliefs, norms, and perceived behavioral control. Thematic analysis identified key factors influencing maternal communication about OTC drugs. Results showed that perceived control, knowledge and skills, and injunctive norms significantly affect mothers' communication about OTC drugs with their children. These findings suggest that social norms-based health interventions could effectively reduce OTC drug misuse among youth by enhancing mothers' knowledge and skills regarding OTC drugs, addressing perceived social norms, and promoting dialogic engagement between mothers and children.
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  Data: This study aims to understand the factors influencing maternal communication about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 mothers of children aged 2-10 years. Interview questions were based on constructs from the Integrative Behavioral Model (IBM), including beliefs, norms, and perceived behavioral control. Thematic analysis identified key factors influencing maternal communication about OTC drugs. Results showed that perceived control, knowledge and skills, and injunctive norms significantly affect mothers' communication about OTC drugs with their children. These findings suggest that social norms-based health interventions could effectively reduce OTC drug misuse among youth by enhancing mothers' knowledge and skills regarding OTC drugs, addressing perceived social norms, and promoting dialogic engagement between mothers and children.
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