Brief Report: a Cross-Sectional Comparison of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test with a Single Question to Assess Alcohol Use in Fishing Communities of Uganda
Teddy Nakaweesa, Kalonde Malama, Ali Ssetaala, Juliet Mpendo, Annet Nanvubya, Brenda Okech, Bernard Bagaya, Matt A. Price, Nancy Hills, Debbie Brickley
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Rapid assessment for alcohol use in clinical practice and research is key to improved health and study participation. We assessed the correlation between Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) score and responses from a single question on frequency of alcohol use among people living in fishing communities of Uganda. Four hundred nineteen participants screened for a simulated vaccine efficacy trial completed the AUDIT and single question. Spearman’s correlation coefficients compared the two tools. There was significant correlation between the AUDIT score and the single question (rho = 0.824, P < 0.001). The single question can be used as an alternative to the full AUDIT during screening.
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The International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions (IJMH) is a publication that specializes in presenting the latest research, policies, causes, literature reviews, prevention, and treatment of mental health and addiction-related topics. It focuses on mental health, substance addictions, behavioral addictions, as well as concurrent mental health and addictive disorders. By publishing peer-reviewed articles of high quality, the journal aims to spark an international discussion on issues related to mental health and addiction and to offer valuable insights into how these conditions impact individuals, families, and societies. The journal covers a wide range of fields, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminology, public health, psychiatry, history, and law. It publishes various types of articles, including feature articles, review articles, clinical notes, research notes, letters to the editor, and commentaries. The journal is published six times a year.
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