Use of AUDIT-C alcohol screening tool in NHS general dental practices in North London.
Journal
British dental journal
ISSN: 1476-5373
Titre abrégé: Br Dent J
Pays: England
ID NLM: 7513219
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
13 May 2021
13 May 2021
Historique:
received:
23
06
2020
accepted:
10
08
2020
entrez:
14
5
2021
pubmed:
15
5
2021
medline:
15
5
2021
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Background The numerous health risks of excessive alcohol consumption are well documented. Individuals at risk of harm from alcohol consumption can be identified through alcohol screening tools; however, there is limited research regarding their use in general dental practices.Methods Data were collected as part of a feasibility trial evaluating delivery of brief alcohol advice in general dental practices in North London. Patient demographics and health-related behaviours were collected, and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) tool was used to assess alcohol consumption patterns.Results The analytical sample comprised 552 dental patients, of whom approximately half (46%) were drinking alcohol at hazardous levels. Males, younger adults, those who consumed red meat weekly and smokers all had significantly increased risks of excessive alcohol consumption. Smokers were more likely to consume excessive levels of alcohol irrespective of smoking frequency. Notable sex differences in alcohol consumption were identified, with males being more likely to consume alcohol frequently and in larger quantities than females.Conclusion The AUDIT-C tool can be used in general dental practice to screen for harmful levels of alcohol consumption. Clear associations exist between patient demographics, health behaviours and excessive alcohol consumption.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33986481
doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-2964-5
pii: 10.1038/s41415-021-2964-5
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
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