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Prevalence and correlates of alcohol use disorders in the Singapore Mental Health Survey

Subramaniam, Mythily, Abdin, Edimansyah, Vaingankar, Janhavi, Phua, Amy M. Y., Tee, Joseph, Chong, Siow Ann·2012·Addiction

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Aims To establish the prevalence, correlates, comorbidity and treatment gap of alcohol use disorders in the Singapore resident population. Design The Singapore Mental Health Study is a cross‐sectional epidemiological survey. Setting A nationally representative survey of the resident (citizens and permanent residents) population in Singapore. Participants A total of 6616 Singaporean adults aged 18 years and older. Measurements The diagnoses were established using the World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview (WMH‐CIDI) diagnostic modules for life‐time and 12‐month prevalence of selected mental illnesses including alcohol use disorders. Findings The life‐time prevalence of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence was 3.1% and 0.5%, while the 12‐month prevalence of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence was 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively. The life‐time and 12‐month prevalence of alcohol use disorders was 3.6% and 0.8%, respectively. Those with alcohol use disorder had significantly higher odds of having major depressive disorder [odds ratio (OR) 3.1] and nicotine dependence (OR 4.5). Compared to the rest of the population, those with an alcohol use disorder had significantly higher odds of having gastric ulcers (OR 3.0), respiratory conditions (OR 2.1) and chronic pain (OR 2.1). Only one in five of those with alcohol use disorder had ever sought treatment. Conclusions The prevalence of alcohol use disorders is relatively low in the Singapore adult population. Comorbidity with mental and physical disorders is significant, emphasizing the need to screen people with alcohol use disorders for these comorbidities.

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Authors
Subramaniam, M., Abdin, E., Vaingankar, J., Phua, A. M. Y., Tee, J., & Chong, S. A.
Affiliations
Institute of Mental Health (SG)
Corresponding author
Subramaniam, Mythily
Venue
Addiction
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2012-04-04
Volume
107
Issue
8
Pages
1443-1452
ISSN
  • 0965-2140 (ISSN-L)
  • 1360-0443
OpenAlex
W1504044873
Cited by
47
References
37
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FWCI
3.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Addiction (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Singapore Millennium Foundation
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Keywords
alcoholism, alcohol abuse, prevalence, comorbidities, major depressive disorder, nicotine dependence, gastric ulcer, chronic pain, treatment gap, Singapore adults
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Mental Disorders, Chronic Disease, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Persons, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Singapore, Prevalence, Age Distribution, Alcohol-Related Disorders, Young Adult

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