Table 5.
Results for readiness to change by condition and over time. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Interventions | Never think about drinking less | Sometimes think about drinking less | Have decided to drink less | Already trying to cut down | Ordered odds* (95% CI) compared with patient information leaflet | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months: | ||||||
| Patient information leaflet (n=206) | 61 (30) | 56 (27) | 24 (12) | 65 (32) | — | — |
| Brief advice (n=206) | 51 (25) | 57 (28) | 29 (14) | 69 (34) | 1.37 (0.95 to 1.98) | 0.09 |
| Brief lifestyle advice (n=208) | 46 (22) | 41 (20) | 28 (14) | 93 (45) | 1.74 (1.27 to 2.39) | 0.00 |
| 12 months: | ||||||
| Patient information leaflet (n=188) | 61 (32) | 43 (23) | 23 (12) | 61 (32) | — | — |
| Brief advice (n=198) | 51 (26) | 49 (25) | 24 (12) | 74 (37) | 1.24 (0.83 to 1.87) | 0.29 |
| Brief lifestyle advice (n=200) | 36 (18) | 43 (22) | 26 (13) | 95 (48) | 1.86 (1.31 to 2.65) | 0.00 |
*Ordered odds from regression models adjusting for screening approach, screening tool, age, sex, and baseline readiness to change questionnaire.