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Adapting a blended motivational interviewing and problem-solving intervention to address risky substance use amongst South Africans
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.
Abstract
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