ArticleBMC public health2024
Process evaluation of the Belgian one-month-without alcohol campaign 'Tournée Minérale': a mixed method approach.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Evaluating public health campaigns on health promotion, substance use prevention and physical activity: a systematic review.Health education research · 2026Pooled it
- Daily alcohol consumption trajectories and user retention during a national temporary abstinence campaign: real-world data from a smartphone application.BMC medicine · 2026Observational
- Individual-centric N-of-1 trials: a case study assessing the effect of alcohol abstinence on mood levels.BMC medical research methodology · 2026Article
- A scoping review of Dry January: evidence and future directions.Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) · 2025Article
- Changes in alcohol consumption among Belgian adults participating in the internet-based one-month-abstinence campaign 'Tournée Minérale'.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025Article
- Prevalence and characteristics of participants inFrontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Tournée Minérale campaign [TMC] is a mass media prevention campaign challenging Belgian adults to refrain from alcohol during one month. A process evaluation may help us better understand the effect of TMC and to formulate recommendations for future editions. The current study aimed to examine reach, experiences, perceived effectiveness and maintenance of TMC.
methodsA mixed method design was used to assess the process, using pre- and post-questionnaires (n = 49.022, 44.5 ± 13.1 years old, 37.0% men) and focus groups (n = 31, 47.3 ± 14.3 years old, 33.3% men).
resultsMost campaign materials were considered useful and/or motivating. Facilitators for taking part in TMC were connectedness with other participants, stimulus control (e.g. removing alcohol at home) and a supportive social environment. Most difficulties were encountered with abstaining during social occasions as participants had to change a habit or find alternative non-alcoholic beverages. Participants reported both beneficial (e.g. sleeping better) and adverse effects (e.g. drinking more soft drinks).
conclusionsFuture editions of TMC should try to decrease perceived adverse effects (e.g. by providing attractive non-alcoholic beverages) and can benefit from having a forum where people can share experiences.
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