Table 3.

Coding Scheme for Elements

Element	Description	Example Comments
Status	Word or phrase describing current status of alcohol use	• quit many years ago • past alcohol use, quit 1990
Temporal	Word or phrase indicating an age, date, or duration related to alcohol use (e.g., when started or when quit). May be specific or estimated.	• quit many years ago • past alcohol use, quit 1990
Amount	Word or phrase describing amount of alcohol consumed. May be specific or estimated.	• few glasses wine/day • beer or wine 1–2 per month
Type	Word or phrase describing type of alcohol consumed. May be specific or vague.	• few glasses wine/day • beer or wine 1–2 per month
Frequency	Word or phrase indicating how often alcohol is consumed. May be specific or vague.	• one every 2 months • occasional beer
Situation	Word or phrase providing context in which alcohol is or is not consumed.	• none since pregnancy • wine nightly with meals