Testing the validity of the AUDIT-C and AUDIT-3 to detect unhealthy alcohol use among high-risk populations in Zambia: A secondary analysis from two randomized trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study evaluated the test characteristics of brief versions of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the AUDIT-C and AUDIT-3, compared to the full AUDIT in populations with heavy drinking living in Zambia and compared differences in effect size estimates when using brief versions in clinical trials.

Methods

Data were obtained from two randomized trials of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) for reducing unhealthy alcohol use among adult couples and people living with HIV (PLWH) in Zambia. The full AUDIT was administered to participants at baseline and at 6- or 12-month follow-up. Sensitivity and specificity of the brief versions were calculated in comparison to the full AUDIT. Mixed effects regression models were estimated to calcula

SUBMITTER: Inoue S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8671251 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature