A randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing tailored for heavy drinking latinxs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This randomized controlled trial (Clinicaltrials.gov NCT [01996280]) compared the efficacy of a brief motivational interview (MI) adapted to address social stressors and cultural influences (culturally adapted MI [CAMI]) to a standard MI for heavy-drinking Latinxs. CAMI was hypothesized to reduce heavy drinking days and frequency of alcohol-related consequences more than MI. Moderators of treatment effect were explored.

Method

Latinxs (N = 296; 63% male, M age = 41 years) who reported 2+ past month heavy drinking episodes received a single-session (MI/CAMI), with assessments at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months.

Results

Both conditions showed significant reductions in percent heavy drinking days and frequency of alcohol-related consequences through 12-month f

SUBMITTER: Lee CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7137580 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature