Evaluation of a Self-Help Program to Reduce Alcohol Consumption among Pregnant Women

Authors

Kim D. Reynolds, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow
David W. Coombs, University of Alabama, Birmingham
John B. Lowe, University of Queensland
Peggy L. Peterson, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Elisa Gayoso, University of Alabama, Birmingham

Document Type

Article

Department

Community and Global Health (CGU)

Publication Date

1995

Disciplines

Medical Nutrition | Medicine and Health Sciences

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 limited.

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© 1995 Informa UK Limited

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DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826089509048735

Recommended Citation

Reynolds KD, Coombs DW, Lowe JB, Peterson P, Gayoso E. (1995) Evaluation of a self-help program to reduce alcohol consumption among low-income women. Int’l J Addictions 30(4): 427-443.