DSM-IV diagnostic categories (alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence) were used as the gold standard to calculate the diagnostic parameters of the AUDIT. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in patients attending the medicine out-patient department of a university hospital. This study aims to validate a Nepali version of AUDIT among patients attending a university hospital and assess the prevalence of alcohol use disorders along the full spectrum of alcohol misuse. The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test) questionnaire developed by WHO identifies individuals along the full spectrum of alcohol misuse and hence provides an opportunity for early intervention in non-specialty settings.
Increase in consumption are due to many factors, including advertising, pricing and availability, but accurate information is lacking on the prevalence of current alcohol use disorders. The alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT): validation of a Nepali version for the detection of alcohol use disorders and hazardous drinking in medical settingsīickram Pradhan1*, François Chappuis2, Dharanidhar Baral3, Prahlad Karki1, Suman Rijal1, Antoine Hadengue2 and Pascal Gache4īackground: Alcohol problems are a major health issue in Nepal and remain under diagnosed.
