Evaluation of a Self-Help Program to Reduce Alcohol Consumption among Pregnant Women
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 30 (4), 427-443
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826089509048735
Abstract
This study tested a cognitive-behavioral intervention for reducing alcohol consumption among economically disadvantaged pregnant women. The intervention included a 10-minute educational session and a nine-step self-help manual. Women attending public health maternity clinics completed a screening questionnaire, a pretest questionnaire, were randomly assigned to receive the self-help intervention or usual clinic care, and completed a posttest questionnaire. A higher alcohol quit rate was observed among the intervention participants (88%) than controls (69%). The effect was strongest for “light” drinkers, African-Americans, and non-Protestants. This approach may be useful in clinics where staff time is limitedKeywords
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