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Alcohol
Yes, research findings support the use of the AUDIT-C among individuals with HIV. It has been used in numerous studies including those examining:
Yes. For men, a score of 4 or more indicates a positive screen. This usage has sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 91%. For women, a score of 3 indicates a positive screen. This usage has 96% sensitivity and 89% specificity. In addition, the AUDIT-C has been found to perform well across ethnically and racially diverse populations.
Please see reference list: 31, 32, 33 and 34
Note: AUDIT-C is the first three questions of the longer AUDIT tool, which is a more comprehensive assessment of problem drinking.