Table 3

Adjusted ORs (95% CIs) of the association between year and support for, and perceived effectiveness of, the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL); International Food Policy Study, 2017–2019

ConceptQuestion wording (where applicable)Response categorySupport for the SDILPerceived effectiveness of the SDIL
UnadjustedAdjustedUnadjustedAdjusted
Survey waveNot applicable2017ReferenceReferenceReferenceReference
20180.84 (0.75 to 0.95)0.93 (0.81 to 1.05)0.77 (0.68 to 0.87)0.78 (0.69 to 0.88)
20190.84 (0.74 to 0.96)0.90 (0.78 to 1.03)0.76 (0.67 to 0.87)0.76 (0.66 to 0.86)
AgeHow old are you?18–24ReferenceReference
25–341.07 (0.89 to 1.28)0.75 (0.61 to 0.91)
35–441.28 (1.06 to 1.55)0.50 (0.41 to 0.62)
45–541.57 (1.30 to 1.90)0.46 (0.37 to 0.56)
55–641.81 (1.50 to 2.19)0.47 (0.39 to 0.58)
SexWhat sex were you assigned at birth, meaning on your original birth certificate?FemaleReferenceReference
Male1.01 (0.92 to 1.13)1.05 (0.95 to 1.16)
EducationWhat is the highest level of education you have completed?School levelReferenceReference
Postschool level1.19 (1.07 to 1.32)1.02 (0.92 to 1.13)
Income sufficiencyHow easy is it to make ends meet?Not easyReferenceReference
Easy1.07 (0.96 to 1.20)1.02 (0.92 to 1.14)
Dependent childrenDo you have any children (including stepchildren or adopted children) under 18?NoReferenceReference
Yes0.82 (0.73 to 0.92)1.21 (1.07 to 1.36)
SSB consumptionConsumed regular fizzy drinks, sweetened fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks in last weekConsumersReferenceReference
Non-consumers1.12 (1.01 to 1.25)1.01 (0.91 to 1.12)
Social normsPeople important to me try not to drink sugary drinksNot agreeReferenceReference
Agree1.35 (1.21 to 1.50)1.35 (1.21 to 1.50)
AttitudesSugary drinks taste goodAgreeReferenceReference
Not agree1.32 (1.21 to 1.50)1.33 (1.19 to 1.48)
KnowledgeFrequently drinking sugary drinks increases the risk of obesityNot trueReferenceReference
True2.78 (2.37 to 3.27)1.26 (1.07 to 1.48)
Expert trustI trust messages from health experts on sugary drinksNot agreeReferenceReference
Agree2.36 (2.09 to 2.66)1.96 (1.75 to 2.19)
Industry trustI trust messages from the food and beverage industry on sugary drinksNot agreeReferenceReference
Agree0.72 (0.63 to 0.82)1.53 (1.34 to 1.74)
  • Bold indicates statistically significant at the p<0.05 level; adjusted for all concepts listed.

  • SSB, sugar-sweetened beverage.