Psychometric properties of the modified Drug Abuse Screening Test Sinhala version (DAST-SL): evaluation of reliability and validity in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychoactive drug use is an important public health issue in Sri Lanka as it causes substantial health, social and economic burden to the country. Screening for substance use disorders in people who use drugs is vital in preventive health care, as it can help to identify problematic use early. Screening can aid in referring those in need, for the most appropriate treatment and care. Thus, preventing them from developing severe substance use disorders with complications. The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is an evidence-based tool widely used to assess the severity of psychoactive drug use. This study aimed to culturally adapt and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) in Sri Lanka.

Methods

The DAST-10 was culturally a

SUBMITTER: Nawaratne SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11223402 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature