2022
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13668-x
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Acceptance of healthy lifestyle nudges in the general population of Singapore

Abstract: Background In recent years, behaviourally driven policies such as nudges have been increasingly implemented to steer desired outcomes in public health. This study examines the different nudges and the socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle behaviours that are associated with public acceptance of lifestyle nudges. Methods The study used data from the nationwide Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices study (KAP) on diabetes in Singapore. Three t… Show more

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“…Examples of this might include placing healthy food in easy-to-find areas in a canteen to remind people about healthy eating. However, it is important that these nudges are minimally intrusive to the individual, for instance, by providing the calorific count of food, or else they may be viewed in a negative light [180] .…”
Section: Organisational-level Supportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Examples of this might include placing healthy food in easy-to-find areas in a canteen to remind people about healthy eating. However, it is important that these nudges are minimally intrusive to the individual, for instance, by providing the calorific count of food, or else they may be viewed in a negative light [180] .…”
Section: Organisational-level Supportmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Indeed, in Singapore, internet penetration is as high as 92% and over 90% of all adults own a smart phone. A wide spectrum of players have begun leveraging digital technologies to nudge consumers to greater participation in healthy lifestyle promoting behaviors ( 28 ) —not only public healthcare incumbents like the government, but also private entrants such as insurance conglomerates and health consumer-technology giants. One such national movement in Singapore is ActiveSG ( 29 ); complimentary for all Singapore citizens and permanent residents to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports and sporting activities virtual or otherwise.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%