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Computer-based Alcohol Reduction Intervention for Alcohol-using HIV/HCV+ Russian Women in Clinical Care
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Computer-based alcohol reduction intervention, Brief clinician-delivered MET, and 1 other intervention for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 2 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
The study harnessed the multidisciplinary expertise of our research team to develop a brief, computer-based, alcohol reduction intervention tailored for HIV/HCV co-infected women and evaluate its efficacy. The intervention, if effective, may be an efficient and cost-effective alcohol reduction strategy, that is scalable and can be readily disseminated and integrated in clinical care at other AIDS Centres in Russia to enhance women's health and reduce HIV/HCV transmission risk.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Brief computer-based version of motivation enhancement therapy (MET) used in conjunction with clinician-delivered MET and standard clinical care for current substance users. Modules and follow up assignments focus on key concepts in substance use, including cravings, problem solving and decision making skills. The multimedia presentation, based on elementary level computer learning games, requires no previous experience with computers.The intervention was adapted to be linguistically, gender- and HIV/HCV-appropriate for Russian women living with HIV/HCV.
Clinician-delivered MET used in conjunction with standard clinical care for current substance users. The brief intervention is focused on goals, cravings, problem-solving and decision-making. The intervention was adapted to be linguistically, gender- and HIV/HCV-appropriate for Russian women living with HIV/HCV.
Clinicians ask about substance use and provide evidence-based recommendations promoting abstinence.