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Pediatricians can screen parents for alcohol use. Most parents accept screening and prefer pediatricians discuss issues and offer referrals if needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatricians are well-positioned to identify parental alcohol use.
  • Screening parents for alcohol use in pediatric settings is feasible and accepted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess parental preferences for alcohol use screening and intervention within pediatric visits.
  • To understand parent acceptance of screening methods and preferred interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter descriptive study involving 879 parents at 3 pediatric primary care sites.
  • Anonymous questionnaires included demographics, TWEAK, and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) screening.
  • Assessed preferences for screening personnel, acceptance, and post-screening interventions.

Main Results:

  • 101 of 879 parents screened positive for alcohol use.
  • Most parents, regardless of screen status, accepted screening by pediatricians or computer/paper surveys.
  • Alcohol-positive parents preferred pediatrician-led discussions, educational materials, and referrals for treatment.

Conclusions:

  • A majority of parents are willing to be screened for alcohol problems during pediatric visits.
  • Parents are receptive to various screening modalities, including pediatrician-led discussions.
  • Positive screening results in a preference for further discussion and referral options provided by the pediatrician.