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Comparisons between context-specific and beverage-specific quantity frequency instruments to assess alcohol
Polathep Vichitkunakorn1,2, Karnsunaphat Balthip3, Alan Geater2
1Department of Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand.
Plos One
|August 18, 2018
Summary
The context-specific quantity-frequency (CSQF) method captured more alcohol consumption details than the beverage-specific quantity-frequency (BSQF) method at the individual level. Both methods showed similar results at the sample level.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Accurate measurement of alcohol consumption is crucial for public health.
- Existing survey instruments for alcohol consumption vary in their approach.
- Comparing different methods is essential for refining data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the context-specific quantity-frequency (CSQF) and beverage-specific quantity-frequency (BSQF) methods for estimating alcohol consumption.
- To evaluate these methods at both individual and sample levels.
- To assess the methodological advantages and participant burden of each instrument.
Main Methods:
- A community-based cross-sectional study in Songkhla Province, Thailand.
- 804 participants aged 15+ were surveyed.
- Participants completed both BSQF and CSQF questionnaires with a 3-month retrospective timeframe.
Main Results:
- CSQF reported higher total alcohol consumption than BSQF for nearly half of current drinkers, primarily due to higher reported quantities.
- No significant differences were observed between the instruments at the sample level for average daily intake, 3-month intake, or per capita consumption.
- Interview duration and participant burden were not significantly different between CSQF and BSQF.
Conclusions:
- The CSQF method offers a more detailed understanding of drinking behaviors, providing valuable data for targeted alcohol policies.
- CSQF presents methodological advantages for capturing nuanced drinking patterns.
- Further methodological research is recommended for the CSQF approach.
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