Core data for epidemiologicla studies of nonmedical drug use

Information needs of planners; the need for core data items; objectives of the study

Background of the study: The WHO research and reporting project on the epidemiology of drug dependence; framework for implementation

Organization of the study: Pilot feasibility phase; selection of core data items; testing of a reporting from containing core items

Core data collected by six centres: Sampling and data collection procedures of individual centres; procedures of analysis of data; types of information obtainable by data analysis

Reliability study: Test-retest reliability; validity of self-reported drug use

Format of the form; case-finding and case-reporting form; instructions; drug glossary

Applications and implications of the form: Practical applications of the tested items and instruments; general implications; special issues; further development of core data items

Annex: Instructions for completing the WHO data-collection forms; reporting form and data items used in the pilot study; interview version of form - core items are modified as suggested by pilot testing; questionnaire format for recording data on drug-use pattern; case-finding and case-reporting form; drug coding list; hand. sorted punchcard form

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