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. 2015;36(1):13-20.
doi: 10.1080/08897077.2013.857631. Epub 2015 Jan 13.

Acceptability of a computerized brief intervention for alcohol among abstinent but at-risk pregnant women

Sarah A Pollick  1 , Jessica R Beatty, Robert J Sokol, Ronald C Strickler, Grace Chang, Dace S Svikis, Golfo K Tzilos, Steven J Ondersma
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Acceptability of a computerized brief intervention for alcohol among abstinent but at-risk pregnant women

Sarah A Pollick et al. Subst Abus. 2015.

Abstract

Background: Limitations in time and training have hindered widespread implementation of alcohol-based interventions in prenatal clinics. Also, despite the possibility of underreporting or relapse, many at-risk women report that they quit drinking after pregnancy confirmation so that interventions focusing on current drinking may seem unnecessary. The Computerized Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use in Pregnancy (C-BIAP) was designed to (a) be implemented via a handheld device in prenatal clinics, and (b) use a modified brief intervention strategy with women who screen at-risk but report no current drinking.

Methods: The authors administered the C-BIAP to 18 T-ACE (Tolerance, Annoyance, Cut Down, and Eye Opener)-positive pregnant African American women who provided quantitative and qualitative feedback.

Results: The C-BIAP received high ratings of acceptability; qualitative feedback was also positive overall and suggested good acceptance of abstinence themes.

Conclusions: Technology may be a feasible and acceptable method for brief intervention delivery with pregnant women who do not report current drinking.

Keywords: Alcohol/alcoholism; intervention programs; mixed-methods research; pregnancy; technology.

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Figure 1. Structure and Content of the Computerized Brief Intervention for Alcohol in Pregnancy (C-BIAP)
*These branches are not discussed in the present paper, which focuses only on participants who reported having already quit drinking.
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