TY - JOUR
T1 - Adapting a blended motivational interviewing and problem-solving intervention to address risky substance use amongst South Africans
AU - Sorsdahl, K.
AU - Myers, B.
AU - Ward, C.L.
AU - Matzopoulos, R.
AU - Mtukushe, B.
AU - Nicol, A.
AU - Cuijpers, P.
AU - Stein, D.J.
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
U2 - 10.1080/10503307.2014.897770
DO - 10.1080/10503307.2014.897770
M3 - Article
SN - 1050-3307
VL - 25
SP - 435
EP - 444
JO - Psychotherapy Research
JF - Psychotherapy Research
IS - 4
ER -