Self-report among injecting drug users: a review

被引:998
作者
Darke, S [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ New S Wales, Natl Drug & Alcohol Res Ctr, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
关键词
behavioural self-reports; illicit drug use; respondents;
D O I
10.1016/S0376-8716(98)00028-3
中图分类号
R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
The use of behavioural self-reports of drug users is widespread among studies of illicit drug use. Despite widespread use, concerns about the accuracy of these reports continue to be raised. The current paper critically reviews the literature on the reliability and validity of self-reported drug use, criminality and HIV risk-taking among injecting drug users. The literature shows respectable reliability and validity of self-reported behaviours when compared to biomarkers, criminal records and collateral interviews. It concludes that the self-reports of drug users are sufficiently reliable and valid to provide descriptions of drug use, drug-related problems and the natural history of drug use. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:253 / 263
页数:11
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