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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-20 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Substance Abuse |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2 2015 |
Keywords
- Alcohol/alcoholism
- intervention programs
- mixed-methods research
- pregnancy
- technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Psychiatry and Mental health