Prevalence of hazardous drinking and suspected alcohol dependence in Japanese primary care settings.
Gen Hosp Psychiatry
; 89: 8-15, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We aimed to assess the prevalence of hazardous drinking and potential alcohol dependence among Japanese primary care patients, and their readiness to change and awareness of others' concerns.METHODS:
From July to August 2023, we conducted a multi-site cross-sectional study as a screening survey for participants in a cluster randomized controlled trial. The trial included outpatients aged 20-74 from primary care clinics. Using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) alongside a self-administered questionnaire, we evaluated the prevalence of hazardous drinking and suspected alcohol dependence, patients' readiness to change, and their awareness of others' concerns.RESULTS:
Among the 1388 participants from 18 clinics, 22% (95% confidence interval (CI) 20% to 24%) were identified as engaging in hazardous drinking or suspected of being alcohol dependent. As the AUDIT scores increased, so did their readiness to change. However, only 22% (95%CI 16% to 28%) of those with scores ranging from 8 to 14 reported that others, including physicians, had expressed concerns about their drinking during the past year. For those with scores of 15 or higher, the figure was 74%.CONCLUSIONS:
This study underscores the need for universal or high-risk alcohol screening and brief intervention in Japanese primary care settings. Trial registry UMIN-CTR (https//www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/) (UMIN000051388).Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Atención Primaria de Salud
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Alcoholismo
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gen Hosp Psychiatry
Año:
2024
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Article