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Clinical Trial
. 2011 Oct;20(10):1517-24.
doi: 10.1089/jwh.2011.2732. Epub 2011 Aug 8.

A randomized phase I trial of a brief computer-delivered intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy

Golfo K Tzilos  1 , Robert J Sokol, Steven J Ondersma
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Clinical Trial

A randomized phase I trial of a brief computer-delivered intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy

Golfo K Tzilos et al. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2011 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy has a range of negative consequences for the developing fetus. Screening and brief intervention approaches have significant promise, but their population impact may be limited by a range of challenges to implementation. We, therefore, conducted preliminary acceptability and feasibility evaluation of a computer-delivered brief intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy.

Methods: Participants were 50 pregnant women who screened positive for risky drinking during a routine prenatal clinic visit and were randomly assigned to computer-delivered brief intervention or assessment-only conditions.

Results: Ratings of intervention ease of use, helpfulness, and other factors were high (4.7-5.0 on a 1-5 scale). Participants in both conditions significantly decreased alcohol use at follow-up, with no group differences; however, birth weights for infants born to women in the intervention group were significantly higher (p<0.05, d = 0.62).

Conclusions: Further development and study of computer-delivered screening and intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy are warranted.

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