Prevalence and risk factors for alcohol use disorders, substance use disorders, and depression anxiety and stress among users of sexual health services in Singapore: a cross-sectional survey study.
Wen Zhi Ng, Khairul Ariffin, Peter Kay Chai Tay, Mukul Prasad, Calvin Tan, Chronos Kwok, Rayner Kay Jin Tan
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Abstract
Syndemics of poor mental health also drive poorer sexual health outcomes. This study used three scales, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) among beneficiaries of sexual health services in Singapore (n =975), respectively. We found that a prevalence of 20.4% and 18.6% of hazardous and moderate-severe alcohol use disorders and substance use risks, respectively. About 13.7%, 18.1% and 10.5% of participants reported severe to extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Further investigation and integrated interventions for mental health in sexual health settings are warranted.
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Sexual Health publishes original and significant contributions to the fields of sexual health including HIV/AIDS, Sexually transmissible infections, issues of sexuality and relevant areas of reproductive health. This journal is directed towards those working in sexual health as clinicians, public health practitioners, researchers in behavioural, clinical, laboratory, public health or social, sciences. The journal publishes peer reviewed original research, editorials, review articles, topical debates, case reports and critical correspondence.
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