Predictors of and reasons for attempts to reduce alcohol intake: A population survey of adults in England

Emma Beard, Jamie Brown, Eileen Kaner, Robert West and Susan Michie

PLOS ONE, 2017, vol. 12, issue 3, 1-12

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to assess the predictors among high-risk drinkers in England of attempts to reduce alcohol consumption, the reasons given for these attempts and the association between the various reasons and alcohol consumption. Method: Data came from 2,800 high-risk drinkers taking part in the Alcohol Toolkit Study (ATS) between March 2014 and November 2016 who were attempting to reduce their alcohol consumption. Participants completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and were asked questions regarding their socio-demographic characteristics, attempts to cut down and reasons for doing so. Results: Those cutting down were significantly older (OR 1.01, p

Date: 2017
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