Table 2.
Quality of the papers included in the systematic review and meta-analysis
| Quality variable | Quality variable categories | Number of studies | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling | Non probability | 14 | 25.0 |
| Probability | 42 | 75.0 | |
| Alcohol use information collection | Breathalyser | 2 | 3.6 |
| Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test | 2 | 3.6 | |
| CAGE | 6 | 10.7 | |
| Other self-reports | 46 | 82.1 | |
| Response rate | Between 60 and 80% | 6 | 10.7 |
| Above 80% | 33 | 58.9 | |
| Not reported | 17 | 30.4 | |
| Interview modality | Face to face | 36 | 64.3 |
| Self-administered | 20 | 35.7 |