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Publication: Adapting a blended motivational interviewing and problem-solving intervention to address risky substance use amongst South Africans
Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Myers, Bronwyn ; Ward, Catherine L. ; Matzopoulos, Richard ; Mtukushe, Bulelwa ; Nicol, Andrew ; Cuijpers, Pim ; Stein, Dan J.
Sorsdahl, Katherine
Myers, Bronwyn
Ward, Catherine L.
Matzopoulos, Richard
Mtukushe, Bulelwa
Nicol, Andrew
Cuijpers, Pim
Stein, Dan J.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptability and initial substance use outcomes of a blended motivational interviewing (MI) and problem-solving therapy (PST) intervention, delivered by peer counsellors. Twenty people who scored at risk for substance use according to the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) received a five session blended MI-PST intervention and were assessed at baseline and at three months. An open-ended semi-structured interview, designed to identify possible factors that may hinder or promote the acceptability of the intervention was also conducted. Fifteen participants completed the intervention and the three-month follow-up. According to ASSIST scores, participants significantly reduced their substance use (p > 0.001) at the three-month follow-up. Randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the effect of this intervention more rigorously.
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2015-07-04
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motivational interviewing,problem-solving therapy,emergency departments,South Africa,task shifting,Substance use
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Adapting a blended motivational interviewing and problem-solving intervention to address risky substance use amongst South Africans 2014, 25 (4):435 Psychotherapy Research