Design and feasibility testing of a novel group intervention for young women who binge drink in groups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young women frequently drink alcohol in groups and binge drinking within these natural drinking groups is common. This study describes the design of a theoretically and empirically based group intervention to reduce binge drinking among young women. It also evaluates their engagement with the intervention and the acceptability of the study methods.

Methods

Friendship groups of women aged 18-35 years, who had two or more episodes of binge drinking (>6 UK units on one occasion; 48g of alcohol) in the previous 30 days, were recruited from the community. A face-to-face group intervention, based on the Health Action Process Approach, was delivered over three sessions. Components of the intervention were woven around fun activities, such as making alcohol free cocktails

SUBMITTER: Irvine L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5832245 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature