@article{ref1,
title="Increasing uptake of prescription drug take-back boxes: eliciting preferences and applying the theory of planned behavior to predict use",
journal="Health education and behavior",
year="2022",
author="Robertson, Mary Nelson and Seitz, Holli H. and Downey, Laura H. and Hardman, Alisha M. and Steen, Je'Kylynn S. and Buys, David R.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="This study assesses adults' perceptions of and predictors of intention to use prescription drug take-back boxes. This mixed methods study utilized focus groups and an online survey to examine factors related to intention to use a prescription drug take-back box. This study was conducted in [State] during the spring and summer of 2018. Themes identified in focus group data included the importance of take-back box location, benefits of take-back box use (such as reducing opportunities for medication misuse), and barriers to take-back box use (such as lack of awareness, stigma associated with law enforcement). Survey results indicate that pharmacies are the most preferred take-back box location and that attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control are statistically significant predictors of intention to use a take-back box. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that individuals are open to using take-back boxes in secure, convenient locations, but many are unaware of take-back boxes as an option for safe disposal. These findings have implications for health communication and policy efforts designed to increase the use of take-back boxes for prescription drug disposal.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1090-1981",
doi="10.1177/10901981221116778",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10901981221116778"
}