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KMID : 0870520090130010034
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Journal of Korean Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
2009 Volume.13 No. 1 p.34 ~ p.40
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Optimum Cut-Off Score for Screening of Hazardous Drinking Using the Korean Version of Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test(AUDIT-K)
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Joe Keun-Ho
Chai Sook-Hee
Park Ae-Ran
Lee Hae-Kook
Shin Im-Hee
Min Seong-Ho
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Abstract
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Objects：Through this study, we intended to set up new cutoff score for the screening of hazardous drinking using the Korean version of alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT-K).
Methods：A total of 1,100 subjects were enrolled in
this study. Questionnaires about drinking patterns, AUDIT-K, CAGE and NAST (National Alcohol Screening test) were collected. The cut-off scores of AUDIT-K for hazardous drinking were calculated and determined by area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve. Pearson’s correlation test was applied to validate the test and re-test data.
Results：Suggestible cut-off scores based on drinking frequency and amount, the AUDIT-K for screening the hazardous drinking would be 11 for men and 8 for women. However, we further proposed the CAGE 1 point as a reference value and concluded that cutoff scores of 10 for men and 6 for women were more appropriate in screening of hazardous drinking in Korean subjects. According to these scores recommended limits for normal drinking behavior among Koreans would 13 standard drinks per week for men and 6 standard drinks per week for women.
Conclusion：The lower cut-offs of 10 for men and 6 for women suggest that nationwide a more vigorous effort in screening for hazardous drinking is needed in order to prevent alcohol abuse and hazardous consequences.
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KEYWORD
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AUDIT, Hazardous drinking, Problem drinker, Alcohol use disorder, Screening
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