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Friday, June 12, 2009

A comparison of diagnoses obtained from in-person and telephone interviews, using the semi-structured assessment for the genetics of alcoholism (SSAGA)
J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs 70: 623-627, 2009

The aim othis study was to compare the prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses when the Semi-Structured Assessment for the Genetics of Alcoholism (SSAGA-II) interview was administered in person with the prevalence when the SSAGA-II was conducted by telephone.
Diagnostic prevalence rates for alcohol dependence and major depressive disorder were lower for telephone interviews than for in-person interviews (7% and 2%, respectively); there were no other significant differences.

When circumstances dictate (e.g., subject out of area, subject preference), telephone administration of the SSAGA should be considered.

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