Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-wmr-10.1177_0734242X20985608 for Influencing household-level wast... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-wmr-10.1177_0734242X20985608 for Influencing household-level waste-sorting and composting behaviour: What works? A systematic review (1995–2020) of waste management interventions by Aarti Sewak, Jeawon Kim, Sharyn Rundle-Thiele and Sameer Deshpande in Waste Management & Research
This study seeks to understand variations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) risk perception a... more This study seeks to understand variations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) risk perception and sexual behaviour among male and female adults in Fiji. The Second-Generation Surveillance Report (2006) indicates the median age of first sex within the youth group as 16 years (range 10 – 23 years). Therefore, this study was purposively targeted at individuals of reproductive age, preferably 10 years and above. We utilized convenience sampling to collect 137 self-administered surveys from individuals working in both public and private sector organizations in two highly populated areas of Fiji. Independent samples t-test analyses revealed that men living in urban areas are more likely to experiment with multiple sexual partners, have a higher tendency of engaging in sexual practices, and are highly likely to have unsafe sex with multiple partners. Gender-sensitive interventions may help facilitate and achieve positive behaviour change among males and influence the sexual health of fem...
This paper discusses the impact of using social marketing principles to increase the use of condo... more This paper discusses the impact of using social marketing principles to increase the use of condoms amongst youths in Fiji so as to inhibit the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Program assessment shows that the CSM program was successful in increasing the acceptability, accessibility, and usage of TRY TiME condoms in Fiji. In spite of such results, responses received from a sample of sexually active people through a survey conducted in January−February 2009 showed that there might still be a need to raise mass awareness about quality/branded condoms, maintain adequate supply of condoms at distribution sites, and train sales-people at traditional and non-traditional distribution outlets. In line with the theme of this conference, this paper argues that social marketing can increase healthcare consumerism by using innovative techniques to promote consumption of goods and behavior that protect individuals from sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
Social marketing techniques have been tested and proven useful within the health sector worldwide... more Social marketing techniques have been tested and proven useful within the health sector worldwide. In Fiji, social marketing was introduced in the early 1990s, and more rapidly during the last decade to improve national response to an increasing incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Given the limited amount of research in the area of program evaluation in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), this study systematically analyzes five Fijian HIV/AIDS prevention programs through Andreasen’s benchmark criteria, in order to identify gaps in program design that ultimately impact program effectiveness. Assessment results unveil some interesting trends regarding the focus and applications of past Fijian HIV/AIDS prevention programs in the past decade. This article discusses these findings and other valuable lessons for future HIV/AIDS prevention strategies in Fiji and elsewhere.
Improper waste disposal and low rates of household waste diversion through material and organic w... more Improper waste disposal and low rates of household waste diversion through material and organic waste recycling are a global concern. Understanding community perspectives on solid waste management services, outreach activities, and regulatory measures, and the barriers to sustainable practices, is crucial for designing effective waste management programmes. Longitudinal content analysis of archival data, such as newspapers, is a cost-effective, yet underutilised, research method to identify the viewpoints of diverse civic groups and examine the developments and challenges associated with the waste management sector. This paper investigates divergent stakeholders' perspectives and priorities using the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) to examine the micro-system (intrapersonal and interpersonal), meso- and exo-system (community and institutional), and macro-system (policy level) factors that influence sustainable SWM practices. Using specific keywords, the authors searched online arch...
PurposeThis paper aims to identify factors that influence customers' panic buying behavior du... more PurposeThis paper aims to identify factors that influence customers' panic buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachA self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 357 participants in Fiji, and structural equation modeling to analyze the collected data.FindingsResults indicate that expected personal outcomes is positively associated with customers' attitudes while expected community-related outcomes negatively impact customers' attitudes. Factors such as attitude, subjective norms, scarcity, time pressure and perceived competition were found to positively influence customers' panic buying intention. Furthermore, scarcity and time pressure were confirmed to positively influence perceived competitiveness while perceived social detection risk negatively influences customer's panic buying intention.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the need for better measures to ensure that every customer has access to goods and service...
Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy
Decentralized waste sorting and composting can divert almost two-thirds of household waste from l... more Decentralized waste sorting and composting can divert almost two-thirds of household waste from landfill. However, national rates of composting and recycling remain low in many parts of the globe. This review critically evaluates the design and efficacy of behaviour-change interventions to influence households to sort and compost organic waste. The systematic literature search yielded 3595 titles and abstracts which were reviewed and resulted in 14 unique interventions. The social marketing benchmark criteria are utilized to critically examine the design of these interventions. Synthesized results indicate a need for customized interventions that are co-designed with users and tailored to address their specific needs and challenges. Interventions with four or more social marketing elements produced positive behavioural outcomes, albeit with varying impact. This review highlights gaps in the design of waste management interventions and provides suggestions for future practices.
Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-wmr-10.1177_0734242X20985608 for Influencing household-level wast... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-wmr-10.1177_0734242X20985608 for Influencing household-level waste-sorting and composting behaviour: What works? A systematic review (1995–2020) of waste management interventions by Aarti Sewak, Jeawon Kim, Sharyn Rundle-Thiele and Sameer Deshpande in Waste Management & Research
This study seeks to understand variations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) risk perception a... more This study seeks to understand variations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) risk perception and sexual behaviour among male and female adults in Fiji. The Second-Generation Surveillance Report (2006) indicates the median age of first sex within the youth group as 16 years (range 10 – 23 years). Therefore, this study was purposively targeted at individuals of reproductive age, preferably 10 years and above. We utilized convenience sampling to collect 137 self-administered surveys from individuals working in both public and private sector organizations in two highly populated areas of Fiji. Independent samples t-test analyses revealed that men living in urban areas are more likely to experiment with multiple sexual partners, have a higher tendency of engaging in sexual practices, and are highly likely to have unsafe sex with multiple partners. Gender-sensitive interventions may help facilitate and achieve positive behaviour change among males and influence the sexual health of fem...
This paper discusses the impact of using social marketing principles to increase the use of condo... more This paper discusses the impact of using social marketing principles to increase the use of condoms amongst youths in Fiji so as to inhibit the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Program assessment shows that the CSM program was successful in increasing the acceptability, accessibility, and usage of TRY TiME condoms in Fiji. In spite of such results, responses received from a sample of sexually active people through a survey conducted in January−February 2009 showed that there might still be a need to raise mass awareness about quality/branded condoms, maintain adequate supply of condoms at distribution sites, and train sales-people at traditional and non-traditional distribution outlets. In line with the theme of this conference, this paper argues that social marketing can increase healthcare consumerism by using innovative techniques to promote consumption of goods and behavior that protect individuals from sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
Social marketing techniques have been tested and proven useful within the health sector worldwide... more Social marketing techniques have been tested and proven useful within the health sector worldwide. In Fiji, social marketing was introduced in the early 1990s, and more rapidly during the last decade to improve national response to an increasing incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Given the limited amount of research in the area of program evaluation in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), this study systematically analyzes five Fijian HIV/AIDS prevention programs through Andreasen’s benchmark criteria, in order to identify gaps in program design that ultimately impact program effectiveness. Assessment results unveil some interesting trends regarding the focus and applications of past Fijian HIV/AIDS prevention programs in the past decade. This article discusses these findings and other valuable lessons for future HIV/AIDS prevention strategies in Fiji and elsewhere.
Improper waste disposal and low rates of household waste diversion through material and organic w... more Improper waste disposal and low rates of household waste diversion through material and organic waste recycling are a global concern. Understanding community perspectives on solid waste management services, outreach activities, and regulatory measures, and the barriers to sustainable practices, is crucial for designing effective waste management programmes. Longitudinal content analysis of archival data, such as newspapers, is a cost-effective, yet underutilised, research method to identify the viewpoints of diverse civic groups and examine the developments and challenges associated with the waste management sector. This paper investigates divergent stakeholders' perspectives and priorities using the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) to examine the micro-system (intrapersonal and interpersonal), meso- and exo-system (community and institutional), and macro-system (policy level) factors that influence sustainable SWM practices. Using specific keywords, the authors searched online arch...
PurposeThis paper aims to identify factors that influence customers' panic buying behavior du... more PurposeThis paper aims to identify factors that influence customers' panic buying behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachA self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 357 participants in Fiji, and structural equation modeling to analyze the collected data.FindingsResults indicate that expected personal outcomes is positively associated with customers' attitudes while expected community-related outcomes negatively impact customers' attitudes. Factors such as attitude, subjective norms, scarcity, time pressure and perceived competition were found to positively influence customers' panic buying intention. Furthermore, scarcity and time pressure were confirmed to positively influence perceived competitiveness while perceived social detection risk negatively influences customer's panic buying intention.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the need for better measures to ensure that every customer has access to goods and service...
Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy
Decentralized waste sorting and composting can divert almost two-thirds of household waste from l... more Decentralized waste sorting and composting can divert almost two-thirds of household waste from landfill. However, national rates of composting and recycling remain low in many parts of the globe. This review critically evaluates the design and efficacy of behaviour-change interventions to influence households to sort and compost organic waste. The systematic literature search yielded 3595 titles and abstracts which were reviewed and resulted in 14 unique interventions. The social marketing benchmark criteria are utilized to critically examine the design of these interventions. Synthesized results indicate a need for customized interventions that are co-designed with users and tailored to address their specific needs and challenges. Interventions with four or more social marketing elements produced positive behavioural outcomes, albeit with varying impact. This review highlights gaps in the design of waste management interventions and provides suggestions for future practices.
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