Estimating the prevalence alcohol use disorder and relapse risks in Kermanshah Province of Iran: Integrating direct, indirect methods, and tree-based analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a major health issue in various societies, particularly in Iran, with detrimental consequences. In this study, we examined the prevalence of AUD using direct and indirect methods (Network Scale-Up model (NUS) and Crosswise model (CM)), as well as the factors associated with relapse, utilizing tree analysis.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study conducted among individuals aged 15-69 in Kermanshah Province, western Iran, 6,127 participants were selected using stratified sampling. Data collection was performed electronically and recorded in a digital system by trained interviewers. The indirect assessment utilized both NUS and CM methods and Factors affecting the recurrence of alcohol use were investigated using the tree regression meth

SUBMITTER: Tatari F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360565 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature