A systematic review of interventions for reducing heavy episodic drinking in sub-Saharan African settings.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Assess the effect of non-pharmacological alcohol interventions on reducing heavy episodic drinking (HED) outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

A systematic review of the available literature through August 19, 2020 was conducted. Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials testing non-pharmacological interventions on alcohol consumption in sub-Saharan Africa were eligible for inclusion. Eligible outcomes included measures of HED/binge drinking, and measures indicative of this pattern of drinking, such as high blood alcohol concentration or frequency of intoxication. Three authors extracted and reconciled relevant data and assessed risk of bias. The review protocol is available on PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42019094509). The Cochrane Handbook recommenda

SUBMITTER: Sileo KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7707537 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature