Effect of Help Question on Likelihood Ratio of Being CHAT Positive for Common Conditions
| Positive Condition | Help Today LR (95% CI) | Help But Not Today LR (95% CI) | Not Requesting Help LR (95% CI) | Help Requested (Either Today or Later) LR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAT=Case-finding and Help Assessment Tool; CI = confidence interval; LR = likelihood ratio. | ||||
| Nicotine dependency | 11.5 (3.6–36.4) | 10.4 (6.0–17.4) | 0.6 (0.5–0.7) | 10.6 (6.7–16.8) |
| Problematic drinking | 70.2 (3.8–1,292.6) | 6.6 (2.0–21.0) | 0.9 (0.8–1.0) | 11.8 (4.3–32.4) |
| Major depression | 21.6 (10.4–45.0) | 5.2 (2.3–11.7) | 0.5 (0.3–0.7) | 10.3 (6.6–15.9) |
| Anxiety | 18.2 (8.0–41.0) | 5.8 (3.0–11.4) | 0.6 (0.5–0.8) | 9.4 (5.9–14.9) |