Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 4 , Pages 385-392 , April 2010

Adolescents' Perceptions of Cigarette Brand Image: Does Plain Packaging Make a Difference?

  • Daniella Germain, B. Psych. Hons
    • ,
  • Melanie A. Wakefield, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Melanie Wakefield, Ph.D., Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, The Cancer Council Victoria, 1 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia 3053.
    • ,
  • Sarah J. Durkin, Ph.D.

Received 15 May 2009 ,Accepted 31 August 2009.

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PII: S1054-139X(09)00341-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.08.009

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 4 , Pages 385-392 , April 2010

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