Survey

We are trying to find out information about what people know about alcohol, what their drinking habits are and how often they drink alcohol.

Thank you in advance for completing this short survey.

Section 1: About You

Gender:

Male

Female

Age:

Where do you live in Sheffield? Postcode:

Are you a:

Section 2: About Your Alcohol Consumption

1. How often do you drink alcohol?

Daily

4-5 times a week

2-3 times a week

Once a week

At weekends

Twice Monthly

Occasionally

2. What would be your main reason/s for drinking alcohol?
(Tick all that apply)

Other (Please state)

3. How much on average do you spend on alcohol per week?

£5 or under

£5 to £10

£10 to £20

£20 to £40

£50 or more

4. When in the day do you normally drink alcohol?

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

5. Where do you typically drink alcohol?

Own home

Pub/Bar

Friend’s house

Restaurant

Other (please tell us):

6. Who do you drink alcohol with most?

On your own

With partner

With friends

With family

Other (please tell us):

7. What influences the alcohol type you buy?

Low price

Half price offer or “Buy-One-Get-One-Free” offer

Quality

Strength of alcohol

Favourite brand

Other (please tell us):

Section 3: Alcohol Information

8. What information would you like to be given about alcohol usage?
(Tick all that apply)

Other (Please state)

9. What would make you drink less alcohol?
(Tick all that apply)

Other (Please state)

10.How would you prefer to be given information about alcohol usage?
(Tick all that apply)

Other (Please state)

11.What are the sensible daily drinking guidelines for men and women in the United Kingdom?

1 unit for women; 2 units for men

1-2 units for women; 3-4 units for men

2-3 units for women; 3-4 units for men

4 units for women; 4 units for men

12.Which of the following do you think contains the most alcohol?
(ABV = Alcohol by Volume)

A half pint of ordinary strength beer @ 3.5% ABV

A small glass (125ml) of wine @ 8% ABV

A single pub measure of whisky (25ml) @ 40% ABV

All the same

13.Do you think that information about the number of calories contained in an alcoholic drink would influence the amount you drink?

Yes

No

Don't know

14.Would you know where to go to in Sheffield for help if you or someone close to you had a problem with alcohol?

Yes

No

Don't know

15.Do you find the unit guidelines for sensible drinking easy to understand and apply to your own alcohol use?

Yes

No

Don't know

SHEFFIELD ALCOHOL ADVISORY SERVICE (SAAS)

If you are worried about your drinking or someone else’s drinking contact Sheffield Alcohol Advisory Service (SAAS) for a confidential discussion with a trained advisor

0845 345 1549

General Enquiries
0114 285 7553 | www.sheffieldaas.org.uk | info@sheffieldaas.org.uk