| Intervention (n = 66) | Control (n = 66) | |
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Has your current (or last) GP ever asked you about alcohol? | ||
| Yes | 19 (29) | 28 (41) |
| No | 42 (64) | 35 (54) |
| Can’t remember | 5 (7) | 2 (3) |
| NS | ||
| Have you seen any other health professional about alcohol in the last 3 months? | ||
| Yes | 6 (9) | 5 (8) |
| No | 60 (91) | 61 (92) |
| NS | ||
| Have you received any treatment for alcohol problems in last 3 months? | ||
| Yes | 2 (3) | 2 (3) |
| No | 64 (97) | 64 (97) |
| NS | ||
| Do you remember getting advice about alcohol at the clinic 3 months ago? (ie, at the index visit) | ||
| Yes | 62 (94) | 13 (20) |
| No/don’t know | 4 (6) | 53 (80) |
| χ2 = p<0.001 | ||
| Do you think it acceptable to get any advice about alcohol on a routine visit to the clinic? | ||
| Yes | 53 (80) | 46 (70) |
| Unsure/No | 13 (20) | 20 (30) |
| χ2 = p = 0.159 | ||
| Would it be acceptable to get this advice about alcohol from a nurse? | ||
| Yes | 49 (74) | 50 (76) |
| Unsure/No | 17 (26) | 16 (24) |
| NS |
GP, general practitioner; NS, not significant.