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Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse Volume 15, 2016 - Issue 2
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Correlates of health-related quality of life in Thai patients with alcohol dependence

Pichai SaengcharnchaiDepartment of Psychiatry and Neurology, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Surinporn LikhitsathianDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jatsada YingwiwattanapongDepartment of Psychiatry and Neurology, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Apisak WittayanookullukThanyarak Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Kanok UttawichaiThanyarak Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Hathaichonnanee BoonchareonSuanprung Psychiatric Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Manit SrisurapanontDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Pages 210-220 | Published online: 30 Sep 2015
 
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ABSTRACT

This study aimed to examine the correlates of health related quality of life in Thai patients with alcohol dependence. The amount of alcohol intake was calculated by timeline followback chart and the health related quality of life was determined by Short Form–36 Health Survey. The means of the Short Form–36 Physical Component and Mental Component Summary were 67.43 (18.74) and 64.45 (20.90), respectively. Stepwise linear regression models showed the number of heavy drinking days was significantly correlated with the Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary. Such moderate correlations suggest that drinking and health related quality of life measures might tap different aspects of alcohol outcomes and should be concurrently administered.

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