Alcohol diagnostic validation for injury-related trauma:Findings from a pilot study

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Introduction: Alcohol consumption is a key driver of the burden of violence and injury in South Africa (SA). Hence, we aim to validate various alcohol assessment tools against a blood test to assess their utility for improving national health practice and policy. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional pilot study from 3 to 19 August 2022 at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, SA. This was to test logistics for the time of venous blood centrifugation and validation of alcohol assessment tools used in injured patients ahead of the main validation study. Adults aged 18 years and older, who were injured

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Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Prinsloo, Megan Petersen Williams, Petal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5535-2458 Neethling, Ian Mhlongo, Shibe X Maqungo, Sithombo Peden, Margaret M Parry, Charles Matzopoulos, Richard
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information:	© The Author(s) 2023
Keywords:	South Africa,alcohol assessment tools,alcohol consumption,blood alcohol,breathalyzer,evidentiary breath alcohol testing,injury,violence
Dates:	Published (online): 3 December 2023 Accepted: 10 November 2023
Institution:	The University of York
Academic Units:	The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York)
Depositing User:	Pure (York)
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2024 15:20
Last Modified:	08 Feb 2025 00:53
Published Version:	https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231218138
Status:	Published online
Refereed:	Yes
Identification Number:	10.1177/20552076231218138
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID):	oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:211633

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