MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: BRIEF INTERVENTION AS A MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGY

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https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v27i0.87709

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Motivation, Primary Health Care, Alcoholism, Brief Interventions, Behavior.

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Objective: to analyze the effect of brief intervention on motivation to change alcohol consumption.

Method: experimental, follow-up study, conducted with 43 participants in two Basic Health Units. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, the Change Readiness Ruler, and a socioeconomic questionnaire were applied.

Results: The experimental group showed a median equal to 10 points (maintenance stage) at the beginning and after 30 days. In the segment, the median was equal to eight points (action stage). The control group had a median equal to eight points at the beginning and after 30 days (action stage). In the segment, median equal to seven points (planning stage). In the 30-day intermediate evaluation, it was noted that there was a statistical difference in motivation between the two groups (p=0.029).

Conclusion: it was concluded that the Brief Intervention was effective in maintaining motivation in the stages of action and maintenance of change in the consumption of alcoholic drinks.

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11-11-2022

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Lima, N. T. X., Lopes, M. R., Souza, M. J. S., Reis, I. A., Reinaldo, A. M. dos S., Rabelo, J. L., & Soares, J. (2022). MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: BRIEF INTERVENTION AS A MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGY. Cogitare Enfermagem, 27. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v27i0.87709

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