Dataset Information

Optimizing a Text Message Intervention to Reduce Heavy Drinking in Young Adults: Focus Group Findings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent trial results show that an interactive short message service (SMS) text message intervention, Texting to Reduce Alcohol Consumption (TRAC), is effective in reducing heavy drinking in non-treatment-seeking young adults, but may not be optimized.

Objective

To assess the usability of the TRAC intervention among young adults in an effort to optimize future intervention design.

Methods

We conducted five focus groups with 18 young adults, aged 18-25 years, who had a history of heavy drinking and had been randomized to 12 weeks of the TRAC intervention as part of a clinical trial. A trained moderator followed a semistructured interview guide. Focus groups were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed to identify themes.