Attitudes and perceptions among urban South Africans towards sugar-sweetened beverages and taxation

Objective: A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was introduced in South Africa in April 2018. Our objective was to document perceptions and attitudes among urban South Africans living in Soweto on factors that contribute to their SSB intake and on South Africa’s use of a tax to reduce SSB consumption. Design: We conducted six focus group discussions using a semi-structured guide. Setting: The study was conducted in Soweto, Johannesburg,...