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ArticlePsychological reports2025

Toward Tailored and Targeted Communication for the Promotion of Firearm Safety: A Qualitative Study With Firearm Retailers.

Mike Henson-Garcia, Lauren Q Malthaner, Katelyn K Jetelina, Michael Mackert, Marlyn Allicock, Sandra McKay

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Mike Henson-GarciaDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), School of Public Health, Dallas Regional Campus, Dallas, TX, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4319-9155
Lauren Q MalthanerDepartment of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), School of Public Health, Dallas Regional Campus, Dallas, TX, USA.
Katelyn K JetelinaDepartment of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), School of Public Health, Dallas Regional Campus, Dallas, TX, USA.
Michael MackertThe Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Marlyn AllicockDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), School of Public Health, Dallas Regional Campus, Dallas, TX, USA.
Sandra McKayMcGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), Houston, TX, USA.

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Abstract

Firearm injury is a major yet understudied public health issue in the U.S. This qualitative study explored firearm retailers' perspectives to inform messaging and communication approaches to promote firearm safety among the gun owning population. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 retailers at a single gun shop in Texas. Thematic analysis identified key themes related to (1) audience segmentation, (2) appropriate use of language, and (3) trusted messengers and modalities for the communication of firearm safety information. This formative work provides practical insights to optimize public health messaging in this arena and ultimately reduce firearm injuries. Overall, this study provides valuable insights to guide the development and implementation of evidence-based, social marketing efforts aiming to promote firearm safety across various gun-owning audiences.

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CommerceCommunicationFirearmsHealth PromotionSafetySocial MarketingWounds, GunshotAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchTexasAudience segmentationfirearm retailerfirearm safetygun shoptailoringtargeting

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