The Validity of the Short Inventory of Problems and Drinking Intensity among Urban American Indian Adults

Hirchak, Katherine; Tonigan, J. Scott; Hernandez-Vallant, Alexandra; Herron, Jalene; Cloud, Violette; Venner, K

doi:10.1080/10826084.2021.1883656

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“…The internal consistency of the SIP-2R was strong, which corresponds to findings from previous studies (Alterman et al, 2009; Feinn et al, 2003; Hirchak et al, 2021; Kenna et al, 2005; Kirouac & Witkiewitz, 2018; Marra et al, 2014). Evidence for convergent validity was also consistent with past research showing other alcohol outcomes to be associated with SIP-2R scores (Feinn et al, 2003; Hirchak et al, 2021; Kirouac & Witkiewitz, 2018). Taken together, findings from this study are consistent with prior work and extend the existing literature to provide indications of this measure’s strong psychometric properties and measurement invariance in a diverse, nontreatment-seeking, community-based population of adults experiencing homelessness and AUD.…”

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“…Findings indicated partial scalar measurement invariance across racial groups, which coincided with prior studies showing measurement invariance of the SIP across ethnicities (Marra et al, 2014). The internal consistency of the SIP-2R was strong, which corresponds to findings from previous studies (Alterman et al, 2009; Feinn et al, 2003; Hirchak et al, 2021; Kenna et al, 2005; Kirouac & Witkiewitz, 2018; Marra et al, 2014). Evidence for convergent validity was also consistent with past research showing other alcohol outcomes to be associated with SIP-2R scores (Feinn et al, 2003; Hirchak et al, 2021; Kirouac & Witkiewitz, 2018).…”

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“…Given the stark alcohol-related health and social inequities that exist across racial groups experiencing homelessness, it is of vital importance to ensure our measurement tools are reliable and valid and that they measure the same constructs across different population subgroups. Although some commonly utilized alcohol measures have been validated for use in marginalized populations (Dillon et al, 2015; Goldstein et al, in press; Hirchak et al, 2021; Marra et al, 2014; Noel et al, 2010), many frequently used measurement tools have not been created nor psychometrically validated for use with individuals from racially diverse backgrounds. Importantly, measurement tools that are utilized to establish health inequities need to be empirically reliable, valid, and equivalent across diverse groups (Walls et al, 2019).…”

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“…Studies of the SIP-2R have generally supported its reliability and validity (Feinn et al, 2003;Hirchak et al, 2021;Kenna et al, 2005;Kirouac & Witkiewitz, 2018;Marra et al, 2014). Psychometric research regarding factor structure, however, has been mixed (Feinn et al, 2003;Kenna et al, 2005;Kirouac & Witkiewitz, 2018;Marra et al, 2014).…”

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Measurement invariance and other psychometric properties of the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R) across racial groups in adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder.

Goldstein¹,

Spillane²,

Tate³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Objective: People experiencing homelessness are disproportionately impacted by alcohol-related harm. Racially minoritized groups are disproportionately represented in the homeless population and are likewise disproportionately impacted by alcohol-related harm. Most alcohol outcome measures have not been adequately psychometrically studied in this marginalized population and across racial groups. This study documents psychometric properties, including measurement invariance, reliability, and convergent validity, of a measure of alcohol-related harm, the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R), across Black, North American Indigenous (NAI), and White adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Method: Adults experiencing homelessness and AUD who had participated in one of two randomized controlled trials of harm-reduction treatment (N = 493; NAI = 205, Black = 125, and White = 163) were included in this psychometric study of the 15-item SIP-2R. Results: Multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) indicated that a model comprising one general alcohol-related harm factor overarching five factors, showed close fit and partial scalar invariance, χ 2 (329, N = 493) = 624.902, p < .001, comparative fit index (CFI) = .966, root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) = .074, 90% CI [.066, .083], standardized root-mean-square residual (SRMR) = .063, confirming acceptable measurement equivalence across racial groups. The SIP-2R showed internal consistency (α = .94, ω = .95) and convergent validity, that is, positive correlation between the total SIP-2R score and the number of drinks consumed the heaviest drinking day, ρ(490) = .30, p < .001. Conclusion: This study provided support for the internal consistency, convergent validity, and cross-group measurement equivalence of the SIP-2R for NAI, Black, and White adults experiencing homelessness with AUD. Public Health Significance StatementThis study indicates a widely used measure of alcohol-related harm; the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R) is psychometrically sound for use among North American Indigenous and Black adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder, which is imperative for reliably and validly reporting on alcohol-related health inequities and conducting cross-group comparisons.

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Measurement invariance and other psychometric properties of the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R) across racial groups in adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder.

Goldstein¹,

Spillane²,

Tate³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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“…To ensure that the sample represented both patients currently in recovery and those interested in self-management of their alcohol use, the patient sample was stratified by the presence or absence of negative outcomes associated with alcohol consumption based on a short self-report screener, the revised version of the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R) [ 41 , 42 ]. A cutoff score of ≤7 was used to indicate absence of (or very low) drinking problems in the last 3 months and is equivalent to a percentile ranking of <10% of treatment-seeking men and women [ 43 ].…”

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The Cultural Adaption of a Sobriety Support App for Alaska Native and American Indian People: Qualitative Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Trinidad¹,

Shane²,

Guinn³

et al. 2023

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Background Despite high rates of alcohol abstinence, Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) people experience a disproportionate burden of alcohol-related morbidity and mortality. Multiple barriers to treatment exist for this population, including a lack of culturally relevant resources; limited access to or delays in receiving treatment; and privacy concerns. Many ANAI people in the state of Alaska, United States, live in sparsely populated rural areas, where treatment access and privacy concerns regarding peer-support programs may be particularly challenging. In addition, prior research demonstrates that many ANAI people prefer a self-management approach to sobriety, rather than formal treatment. Taken together, these factors suggest a potential role for a culturally adapted smartphone app to support ANAI people interested in changing their behavior regarding alcohol use. Objective This study was the first phase of a feasibility and acceptability study of a culturally tailored version of an off-the-shelf smartphone app to aid ANAI people in managing or reducing their use of alcohol. The aim of this qualitative needs assessment was to gather insights and preferences from ANAI people and health care providers serving ANAI people to guide feature development, content selection, and cultural adaptation before a pilot test of the smartphone app with ANAI people. Methods From October 2018 to September 2019, we conducted semistructured interviews with 24 ANAI patients aged ≥21 years and 8 providers in a tribal health care organization in south-central Alaska. Results Participants generally endorsed the usefulness of a smartphone app for alcohol self-management. They cited anonymity, 24/7 access, peer support, and patient choice as key attributes of an app. The desired cultural adaptations included ANAI- and land-themed design elements, cultural content (eg, stories from elders), and spiritual resources. Participants considered an app especially useful for rural-dwelling ANAI people, as well as those who lack timely access to treatment services or prefer to work toward managing their alcohol use outside the clinical setting. Conclusions This needs assessment identified key features, content, and cultural adaptations that are being implemented in the next phase of the study. In future work, we will determine the extent to which these changes can be accommodated in a commercially available app, the feasibility of implementation, and the acceptability of the culturally adapted version of the app among ANAI users.

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Measurement Invariance and Application of an Alcohol-Related Consequence Scale for American Indian Adolescents

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American Indian (AI) adolescents experience disproportionate alcohol-related consequences. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties and application of the American Drug and Alcohol Survey (ADAS™) alcohol-related consequence scale for AI adolescents through a secondary analysis of a large population-based sample of adolescents living on or near AI reservations. We found support for the ADAS alcohol-related consequence scale as a one-factor model, invariant discretely across race, sex assigned at birth, and age, and with good internal consistency. Evidence for construct validity was found through significant positive correlations between frequency of past 12 months of drinking, frequency of past 12 months of intoxication, and lifetime alcohol-related consequences. AI adolescents were significantly more likely to report more alcohol-related consequences than their non-Hispanic White peers. Race significantly interacted with frequency of drinking in predicting alcohol-related consequences such that these associations were stronger for AI adolescents. However, race did not significantly interact with frequency of intoxication in predicting alcohol-related consequences. Results from this study demonstrate the utility of the ADAS alcohol-related consequence scale for use across demographic groups with little risk of measurement bias.

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The Validity of the Short Inventory of Problems and Drinking Intensity among Urban American Indian Adults

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Measurement invariance and other psychometric properties of the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R) across racial groups in adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder.

Measurement invariance and other psychometric properties of the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2R) across racial groups in adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder.

The Cultural Adaption of a Sobriety Support App for Alaska Native and American Indian People: Qualitative Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Measurement Invariance and Application of an Alcohol-Related Consequence Scale for American Indian Adolescents

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