Biomarker testing to estimate under-reported heavy alcohol consumption by persons with HIV initiating ART in Uganda

Judith A. Hahn; Mwebesa B. Bwana; Martin A. Javors; Jeffrey N. Martin; Nneka I. Emenyonu; David R. Bangsberg

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Biomarker testing to estimate under-reported heavy alcohol consumption by persons with HIV initiating ART in Uganda

Judith A. Hahn, Mwebesa B. Bwana, Martin A. Javors, Jeffrey N. Martin, Nneka I. Emenyonu, David R. Bangsberg

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Abstract

Alcohol affects the transmission and treatment of HIV, yet may be under-reported in resource-limited settings. We compared self-reported alcohol consumption with levels of plasma carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (%CDT), a biomarker of heavy alcohol consumption, in persons initiating antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. Almost seven percent (6.7%) of persons reporting abstaining and 10% reporting consuming 1-40 drinks in the prior month tested positive for %CDT, and actual under-report may be higher due to low sensitivity of %CDT. These results suggest likely under-report in those reporting abstaining and current drinking. Improved identification of heavy alcohol consumption is needed for research and clinical purposes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1265-1268
Number of pages	4
Journal	AIDS and Behavior
Volume	14
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-010-9768-y
State	Published - Dec 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Alcohol drinking
Antiretroviral therapy
Biological markers
Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin
HIV
Uganda

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Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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Biomarker testing to estimate under-reported heavy alcohol consumption by persons with HIV initiating ART in Uganda

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