Table 1.
Adaptation of questionnaire items to the theoretical framework of acceptability (TFA) constructs
| TFA Construct | Definition | Corresponding Questionnaire Items |
|---|---|---|
| Affective Attitude | How an individual feels about the intervention (positive or negative emotions) |
- Satisfaction with the explanation for participation in the study - Comfort level in answering the CRAFFT questions |
| Burden | The perceived amount of effort required to participate |
- Ease of answering the CRAFFT questions - The time taken to complete the CRAFFT tool |
| Ethicality | The extent to which the intervention fits with the individual’s values |
- Satisfaction with screening being conducted during care for other health conditions - Satisfaction with screening being conducted by a health worker |
| Intervention Coherence | The extent to which participants understand the intervention and how it works |
- Satisfaction with the explanation for participation in the study - Experience of being asked about substance use |
| Opportunity Costs | The extent to which benefits or values must be sacrificed to participate | (Not explicitly covered in the listed items) |
| Perceived Effectiveness | The extent to which the intervention is perceived as likely to achieve purpose | - Likelihood of encouraging family and friends to be screened using the CRAFFT tool |
| Self-efficacy | Confidence that one can perform the behaviors required by the intervention | - Willingness to answer substance use questions at another time if recommended by a health worker |