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[Interactive workshops as a dissemination strategy in psychology]
Kalina Isela Martínez-Martínez1, César Carrascosa-Venegas, Héctor Ayala-Velázquez
1Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, D.F., México.
Salud Publica De Mexico
|March 26, 2003
Summary
Interactive workshops effectively improved healthcare providers' knowledge and interest in treating problem drinkers. This strategy disseminates psychological interventions within healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Context:
- Problem drinking is a significant public health concern.
- Healthcare providers play a crucial role in early intervention.
- Disseminating effective psychological interventions requires targeted strategies.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of interactive workshops in promoting a psychological intervention model for problem drinkers.
- To assess the impact of workshops on healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes.
- To determine if workshops enhance providers' capacity to act as agents of change.
Summary:
- A quasi-experimental study involved 206 healthcare providers at seven IMSS clinics.
- Pre- and post-workshop questionnaires measured changes in knowledge and interest.
- Results showed statistically significant improvements in participants' knowledge (p=0.001) and interest (p=0.021).
Impact:
- Interactive workshops are a successful method for disseminating the Guided Self-Help Program.
- Healthcare providers can be trained to effectively promote psychological innovations.
- This approach enhances the capacity of healthcare systems to address problem drinking.