Computer-based intervention for residents of domestic violence shelters with substance use: A randomized pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem often associated with serious mental health and physical health implications. Substance use disorders (SUDs) are one of the most common comorbidities among women with IPV, increasing risk of subsequent IPV.

Methods

The current study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a brief computerized intervention to reduce alcohol and drug use among women with IPV. Fifty women with recent IPV and alcohol and drug use risk were recruited from domestic violence shelters and randomized to the experimental computerized intervention or to an attention and time control condition. The primary outcome was percent heavy drinking or drug using days in 3 month increments over the

SUBMITTER: Hailemariam M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10212146 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature