Participants Categorized Into Readiness to Change Groups Stratified by Alcohol Screening Scores
| Alcohol Misuse Severity Score | Precontemplation n (%) | Contemplation n (%) | Action n (%) | Total | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIT = Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test; AUDIT-C = 3 AUDIT consumption questions ; CAGE = CAGE Questionnaire (cut down, annoyed, guilty, and eye opener). | |||||
| AUDIT | <.001 | ||||
| <8 | 1,518 (37) | 631 (15) | 1,934 (47) | 4,083 | |
| 8–15 | 96 (6) | 535 (35) | 912 (59) | 1,543 | |
| 16–19 | 5 (2) | 122 (42) | 163 (56) | 290 | |
| >20 | 3 (1) | 245 (49) | 255 (51) | 503 | |
| AUDIT-C | <.001 | ||||
| 1–3 | 956 (39) | 167 (7) | 1,304 (54) | 2,427 | |
| 4–5 | 497 (28) | 444 (25) | 808 (46) | 1,749 | |
| 6–7 | 113 (11) | 362 (35) | 556 (54) | 1,031 | |
| 8–9 | 36 (5) | 278 (42) | 353 (53) | 667 | |
| 10–12 | 20 (4) | 282 (52) | 243 (45) | 545 | |
| CAGE | <.001 | ||||
| 0 | 672 (42) | 297 (19) | 626 (39) | 1,595 | |
| 1 | 283 (20) | 386 (27) | 755 (53) | 1,424 | |
| 2 | 357 (22) | 418 (26) | 823 (52) | 1,598 | |
| 3 | 197 (18) | 272 (25) | 626 (57) | 1,095 | |
| 4 | 113 (16) | 160 (23) | 434 (61) | 707 | |