| Budget Amount *help |
¥1,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 1997: ¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
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| Research Abstract |
[OBJECTIVES] The aim of the study was to investigate the following alcohol-related problems in Primary Care practices in Japan : 1) the prevalence of the problem alcohol drinkers in primary care practices in Japan, 2) clinical features of problematic drinkers, 3) operational characteristics of finding tool-CAGE questionnaire-, 4) appropriate way of intervention, 5) appropriate way of coordination with the specialists.
[METHODS] All patients were administered a questionnaire which include Kurihama Alcohol Screening Test (KAST), used as the "gold standard" for alcohol abuse and dependence in Japan, and CAGE questionnaire at five primary care clinics of different practice settings, namely urban vs. rural, community-based clinic vs. hospital-based walk-in clinic. Questionnaires were administered in 1997, gathered and data were entered in computer in 1998, and analyzed in 1999.
[RESULTS] Of the 864 men who reported their alcohol, 12.6 % were categorized to be problem alcohol drinkers, whereas 1.9 % of 687 women. There was no statistical difference among the practices for both men and women. This prevalence is comparable to that of other North American and European countries. However female problem alcohol drinkers were far less common.
[FUTHER PROJECT] Operational characteristics of finding tool-CAGE questionnaire- are currently in analysis and further research projects are being planned to clarify above mentioned objectives 2), 4), and 5).
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