I have the graduated frequency questionnaire which consists of the 6 questions however I have no clue on how to analyze it- meaning how are we going to conclude that a person is a heavy, moderate, light drinker? Or if there is dependence? Please help. Quite urgent.
Thank you
Dear Ali,
Good day to you and thank you for your reply. The GF questionnaire consists of 6 questions and their choices- something of which I am confused on the determination of the responses and the analysis. For example if they have responded to the questionnaire with the categorical options so how do I grade the consumption? In Glasgow Coma Scale we know that anything between 13-15 is normal consciousness- in the GF- what is the normal or abnormal?
Thank you
Arvinder
Dear Dr Singh
to define the different categories of drinkers the WHO classification according utlize the NCR (consumption level risk), which is set according to the daily consumption and / or consumption throughout the week if this is intermittent. Thus:
Low Risk Drinking Women 1-20 gr / day and 1-40 g / day in men
Consumption of Medium Risk in Women: 20-40 gr / day and 40-60 g / day in men
High-Risk Drinking in Women: 40-60 gr / day and 60-100 g / day in men
Very High Risk Drinking:> & 0 g / day in women and> 100 g day in men.
The concept of dependency involves other clinical and psychosocial parameters defining the DSM V or ICD10, allowing diagnosis. In any case, an alcohol consumption Very High Risk perfectly as could include alcoholism.
In any case I leave the reference for more information on measures of consumption that define risk groups according to WHO
I hope that the information has been useful
Greetings.
EMA treatment guidelines (WHO International guide for monitoring alcohol consumption and related harm. © WHO, 2000);Rehm et al. Eur Addict Res 2001;7:138–147.
Dear Mr Llopis,
Good day to you and thank you for your reply. Much appreciated.
Thank you
With best regards,
Arvinder
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