Study on development, validity and reliability of a risk-screening questionnaire for alcohol and drug use

Ögel, Kültegin; Koç, Ceren; Gorucu, Serap

doi:10.1080/24750573.2017.1326744

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“…Due to its nature, the DAST-10 is easy to administer with relatively little to no training in a variety of settings [ 15 ]. It has been used among patients with mental illnesses [ 16 , 17 ], prisoners [ 18 ], patients receiving treatment for psychoactive drug use problems [ 19 , 20 ], burn patients [ 21 ], pregnant women [ 22 ], and the general adult population [ 23 , 24 ]. The tool has been assessed for its reliability and validity in various settings in different countries and has proven to have good psychometric properties [ 25 ].…”

Section: Drug Abuse Screening Test (Dast)mentioning

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Psychometric properties of the modified Drug Abuse Screening Test Sinhala version (DAST-SL): evaluation of reliability and validity in Sri Lanka

Nawaratne,

Vidanapathirana

2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Psychoactive drug use is an important public health issue in Sri Lanka as it causes substantial health, social and economic burden to the country. Screening for substance use disorders in people who use drugs is vital in preventive health care, as it can help to identify problematic use early. Screening can aid in referring those in need, for the most appropriate treatment and care. Thus, preventing them from developing severe substance use disorders with complications. The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is an evidence-based tool widely used to assess the severity of psychoactive drug use. This study aimed to culturally adapt and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) in Sri Lanka. Methods The DAST-10 was culturally adapted, and the nine-item Sinhala version (DAST-SL) was validated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The validation study was conducted in the Kandy district among people who use drugs, recruited using respondent-driven sampling. Criterion validity of the questionnaire was assessed by taking the diagnosis by a psychiatrist as the gold standard. Cut-off values for the modified questionnaire were developed by constructing Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves. The reliability of the DAST-SL was assessed by measuring its internal consistency and test re-test reliability. Results The validated DAST-SL demonstrated a one-factor model. A cut-off value of ≥ 2 demonstrated the presence of substance use disorder and had a sensitivity of 98.7%, specificity of 91.7%, a positive predictive value of 98.8% and a negative predictive value of 91.3%. The area under the curve of the ROC curve was 0.98. A cut-off score of ≤ 1 was considered a low level of problems associated with drug use. The DAST-SL score of 2–3 demonstrated a moderate level of problem severity, a score of 4–6 demonstrated a substantial level of problems, and a score of ≥ 7 demonstrated a severe level of drug-related problems. The questionnaire demonstrated high reliability with an internal consistency of 0.80 determined by Kuder–Richardson Formula-20 and an inter-class correlation coefficient of 0.97 for test re-test reliability. Conclusion The DAST-SL questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to screen for drug use problem severity in people who use drugs in Sri Lanka.

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Psychometric properties of the modified Drug Abuse Screening Test Sinhala version (DAST-SL): evaluation of reliability and validity in Sri Lanka

Nawaratne,

Vidanapathirana

2024

BMC Public Health

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“…In a study involving Turkish subjects, the cut-off value was 29.5 for men and women, respectively. [14] Risk Screening Questionnaire for Alcohol and Drug Use: Ogel et al developed the Addiction Profile Index Risk Screening Questionnaire to evaluate alcohol and drug addictions separately, and each consists of six questions. Moreover, they evaluated the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the questionnaires.…”

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Evaluation of Nomophobia and Smartphone Addiction Levels Among University Students in Terms of Alcohol and Drug Use Risk

Fi̇dancı¹

2020

Anatol JFM

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This study examines the relationship between nomophobia and smartphone addiction, which have not become increasingly prevalent, and other addictions, especially drug abuse.Methods: This study included Hacettepe University students aged 18 years and above between June 2020 and August 2020. The questionnaire used in this study consisted of questions about socio-demographical characteristics in the first part and the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), Alcohol Risk Screening Scale (ARSS) and Drug Use Risk Screening Scale (DRSS) in the second part. Results:The study included 386 university students and 195 (50.5%) were men. The median of NMP-Q, SAS, ARSS, and DRSS were 78.

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Childhood Emotional Neglect and Risks of Substance Misuse: Meaning and Purpose of Life as a Mediator

Kurtuluş,

Elemo

2023

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Study on development, validity and reliability of a risk-screening questionnaire for alcohol and drug use

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Psychometric properties of the modified Drug Abuse Screening Test Sinhala version (DAST-SL): evaluation of reliability and validity in Sri Lanka

Psychometric properties of the modified Drug Abuse Screening Test Sinhala version (DAST-SL): evaluation of reliability and validity in Sri Lanka

Evaluation of Nomophobia and Smartphone Addiction Levels Among University Students in Terms of Alcohol and Drug Use Risk

Childhood Emotional Neglect and Risks of Substance Misuse: Meaning and Purpose of Life as a Mediator

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