scholarly journals VALIDATION OF THE ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS IDENTIFICATION TEST (AUDIT) AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED PROBLEMS AMONG NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 575-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABIODUN O. ADEWUYA
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Nigerian University ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

scholarly journals The Use of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test – Consumption as an Indicator of Hazardous Alcohol Use among University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne Verhoog ◽  
Jolien M. Dopmeijer ◽  
Jannet M. de Jonge ◽  
Claudia M. van der Heijde ◽  
Peter Vonk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol Use ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol

scholarly journals Validation of an Online Version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) for Alcohol Screening in Spanish University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5213
Author(s):  
Laura Ballester ◽  
Itxaso Alayo ◽  
Gemma Vilagut ◽  
José Almenara ◽  
Ana Cebrià ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Screening ◽  
Online Version ◽  
Timeline Followback ◽  
Identification Test

Online alcohol screening may be helpful in preventing alcohol use disorders. We assessed psychometric properties of an online version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) among Spanish university students. We used a longitudinal online survey (the UNIVERSAL project) of first-year students (18–24 years old) in five universities, including the AUDIT, as part of the WHO World Mental Health International College Student (WMH-ICS) initiative. A reappraisal interview was carried out with the Timeline Followback (TLFB) for alcohol consumption categories and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) for alcohol use disorder. Reliability, construct validity and diagnostic accuracy were assessed. Results: 287 students (75% women) completed the MINI, of whom 242 also completed the TLFB. AUDIT’s Cronbach’s alpha was 0.82. The confirmatory factor analysis for the one-factor solution of the AUDIT showed a good fit to the data. Significant AUDIT score differences were observed by TLFB categories and by MINI disorders. Areas under the curve (AUC) were very large for dependence (AUC = 0.96) and adequate for consumption categories (AUC > 0.7). AUDIT cut-off points of 6/8 (women/men) for moderate-risk drinking and 13 for alcohol dependence showed sensitivity/specificity of 76.2%/78.9% and 56%/97.5%, respectively. The online version of the AUDIT is useful for detecting alcohol consumption categories and alcohol dependence in Spanish university students.

Audit cut-off point at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10: which is more informative?

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 126-126
Author(s):  
M.O. Welcome ◽  
V.A. Pereverzev
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Problem Drinking ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Positive Score ◽  
The Given

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores actually vary from place to place for many reasons. The traditional/cultural/ethnic, as well as gender peculiarities of alcohol problems in the given population may affect the AUDIT cut-off recommendation. Most studies have used a cut-off point of 8, others have suggested lower or higher cut-offs. Cut-off points between 5 and 8 and/or 9 and 10 have been suggested for problem drinking. How the AUDIT cut-off point varies from study to study is somewhat misleading as validation results actually show a lower AUDIT cut-off as compared to the recommended one. In this study we analyzed the various scores (0*ndash;40) of the AUDIT using psychophysiological parameters among a sample of university students in Belarus. The statistical value for significance was set at p < 0.05. This study reveals that the AUDIT cut-off which was highly informative for problem drinking among the males is 8 and above. For the females, any positive score (i.e. from 1 through 10) on the AUDIT was highly informative for problem drinking. Hence, any positive score on the AUDIT for a female and 8 for the males needs specific attention and therapeutic confirmation with additional consultation.

scholarly journals Adaptación del Cuestionario para Identificación de Trastornos Debidos al Consumo de Alcohol (AUDIT) en universitarios colombianos.

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Riveros ◽  
Luis A. Vera ◽  
Carlos Gantiva ◽  
Leidy Torres
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Model C

Abstract: Adaptation of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in Colombian university students. Although alcohol consumption is one of the behaviors that generates more negative consequences for public health, there are few validated instruments that allow to measure alcohol consumption in Colombian population. The objective of the present investigation was to adapt the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in a sample of Colombian university students. The method used was instrumental, because the questionnaire was submitted to the technical adaptation process defined by WHO. It was applied to a sample of 1,557 Colombian university students, selected under a probabilistic procedure. The results showed that the scale (a) has adequate clarity in its language, (b) fits a well-defined two-factor model, (c) has good levels of reliability (internal consistency) and positive correlations between the items. It was concluded that the AUDIT is a tool with sound psychometric properties to be used in Colombian university students.Resumen: El consumo de alcohol es una de las conductas que genera mayores problemáticas para la salud pública, pero son escasos los instrumentos validados que permiten medirlo en población colombiana. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue adaptar el Cuestionario para Identificación de Trastornos Debidos al Consumo de Alcohol (AUDIT) en universitarios colombianos. El método utilizado fue instrumental, dado que el cuestionario fue sometido al proceso técnico de adaptación definido por la OMS. Se aplicó a una muestra de 1.557 universitarios colombianos, seleccionados bajo un procedimiento probabilístico. Los resultados mostraron que la escala (a) posee claridad adecuada en su lenguaje, (b) se ajusta a un modelo de dos factores bien definidos, y (c) posee buenos niveles de fiabilidad (consistencia interna) y correlaciones positivas entre los reactivos. Se concluye que el AUDIT es un instrumento con propiedades psicométricas apropiadas para ser utilizado en universitarios colombianos.

“I’ll Take a Shot for Every Like I Get on This Status”: Posting Alcohol- related Facebook Content Predicts Drinking Outcomes

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Corwin Westgate ◽  
Kristen Lindgren
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Drinking Motives ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Drinking Outcomes ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

Objective:This study investigated whether self-reports of alcohol-related postings on Facebook by oneself or one’s Facebook friends were related to common motives for drinking and were uniquely predictive of self-reported alcohol outcomes (alcohol consumption, problems, and cravings).Method:Pacific Northwest undergraduates completed a survey of alcohol outcomes, drinking motives, and alcoholrelated Facebook postings. Participants completed the survey online as part of a larger study on alcohol use and cognitive associations. Participants were randomly selected through the university registrar’s office and consisted of 1,106 undergraduates (449 men, 654 women, 2 transgender, 1 declined to answer) between the ages of 18 and 25 years (M = 20.40, SD = 1.60) at a large university in the Pacific Northwest. Seven participants were excluded from analyses because of missing or suspect data.Results:Alcohol-related postings on Facebook were significantly correlated with social, enhancement, conformity, and coping motives for drinking (all ps &lt; .001). After drinking motives were controlled for, self–alcohol-related postings independently and positively predicted the number of drinks per week, alcohol-related problems, risk of alcohol use disorders, and alcohol cravings (all ps &lt; .001). In contrast, friends’ alcohol-related postings only predicted the risk of alcohol use disorders (p &lt; .05) and marginally predicted alcohol-related problems (p = .07).Conclusions:Posting alcohol-related content on social media platforms such as Facebook is associated with common motivations for drinking and is, in itself, a strong predictive indicator of drinking outcomes independent of drinking motives. Moreover, self-related posting activity appears to be more predictive than Facebook friends’ activity. These findings suggest that social media platforms may be a useful target for future preventative and intervention efforts.

scholarly journals Alkoholkonsum bei Medizinstudierenden. Eine Analyse über 7 Jahre (2011 bis 2017)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Jacobs ◽  
Maike Linke ◽  
Ernst Peter Richter ◽  
Stephanie Drössler ◽  
Anja Zimmermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Psychische Belastung ◽  
Eine Analyse ◽  
Symptom Inventory ◽  
Identification Test

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund In der Literatur lassen sich Hinweise darauf finden, dass bei Medizinstudierenden häufig risikohafter Alkoholkonsum vorliegt. Ziel der Arbeit Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist, den Alkoholkonsum Medizinstudierender im Zeitverlauf zu untersuchen. Material und Methoden Von 2011 bis 2017 wurden Dresdner Medizinstudierende des zweiten Semesters mit dem „Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test“ (AUDIT) befragt. Mögliche beeinflussende Faktoren des Alkoholkonsums wie Alter, Geschlecht, psychische Belastung („Brief-Symptom Inventory-18“ [BSI-18]), Jahrgang und Abiturnote der Medizinstudierenden wurden in einer Regressionsanalyse geprüft. Ergebnisse Auffällige Scores im AUDIT wiesen 47 % der Studierenden auf. Die männlichen Studierenden zeigten verglichen mit ihren Kommilitoninnen signifikant höhere Scores (6,73 vs. 4,64; p < 0,001). Aus der Regressionsanalyse gingen das Geschlecht (p = 0,000) sowie die psychische Belastung (p = 0,041; Frauen: p = 0,000) als beeinflussende Faktoren des Alkoholkonsums hervor. Schlussfolgerung Die Medizinstudierenden des zweiten Semesters zeigen häufig problematischen Alkoholkonsum, wobei dies v. a. für die männlichen Studierenden gilt. Der Alkoholkonsum von Medizinstudierenden scheint sich von 2011 bis 2017 nicht zu verändern. Die psychische Belastung stand überwiegend bei den weiblichen Medizinstudierenden mit dem Alkoholkonsum in Zusammenhang.

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