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Brief intervention and decrease of alcohol consumption among women: a systematic review
Carla Ferreira de Paula Gebara1, Fernanda Monteiro de Castro Bhona, Telmo Mota Ronzani
1Department of Psychobiology, Research Center on Health and Substance Use (NEPSIS), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Botucatu, 862 - 1° andar, 04023-062 São Paulo - SP, Brazil. carla_gebara@yahoo.com.br.
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
|September 11, 2013
Summary
Brief interventions (BI) show promise in reducing alcohol consumption among women, particularly pregnant women and college students. These interventions, delivered in various formats, effectively decrease drinking frequency and quantity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Women's Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Alcohol consumption poses significant global public health challenges, impacting women's health.
- Early detection of risky alcohol use and brief interventions (BI) are effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent scientific publications on the effectiveness of BI in reducing alcohol consumption among women.
- To analyze the application and outcomes of BI across different subgroups of women.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies published between 2006 and 2011.
- Searches conducted in Web of Science, PubMed(Medline), and PsycInfo databases using terms 'brief intervention,' 'alcohol,' and 'women.'
- Content analysis of 36 selected scientific articles evaluating BI effectiveness.
Main Results:
- BI demonstrated promising results for reducing alcohol consumption in women, especially pregnant women and college students.
- Effectiveness was observed across various BI delivery methods, including face-to-face, computer, and telephone.
- Results in primary care settings for women were less clear, with substantial heterogeneity noted in clinical trials.
Conclusions:
- BI appears effective in decreasing the number of days and doses of alcohol consumed by women.
- Factors such as impact on reproductive health and lower social acceptance of female drinking may enhance BI effectiveness.
- Further research is needed to clarify BI efficacy in diverse settings like primary care.
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