Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions Targeting Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Symptoms in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), the mismatch between the number of individuals needing and those receiving treatment for alcohol use disorders (AUD) is substantial. In order to provide suggestions for the scaling up of effective service provision we systematically reviewed the current evidence on the effectiveness of AUD-focused psychosocial interventions in LMIC.

Methods

We used a systematic review methodology following the PRISMA guidelines. Twelve electronic databases listing published and grey literature were searched and only randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Where possible, effect sizes were calculated using Hedges' g indices.

Results

Twenty-one RCTs conducted in 15 different LMIC between 1992 and 2018 fulfilled inc

SUBMITTER: Preusse M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7438922 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature