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Informational Videos About Alcohol Use: Feasibility and Acceptability
Jenna Brager1, Tamar Rodney2, Deborah Finnell3
11 Jenna Brager, MS, BSN-RN, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Informational videos on alcohol use were feasible for adults at risk. While knowledge improved slightly, readiness to change drinking habits showed mixed results, suggesting further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Health Communication
Background:
- Alcohol use disorder affects 15.1 million adults in the US.
- Brief interventions are recommended for individuals at risk of alcohol use disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of using informational videos for alcohol use.
- To evaluate participant engagement with two distinct video interventions.
Main Methods:
- A feasibility study involving 129 at-risk adults (115 male, 5 female).
- Participants selected and viewed one of two online videos: 'Alcohol and the Brain' or 'Rethinking Drinking'.
- An online survey measured alcohol-related risk, readiness to reduce consumption, and knowledge.
Main Results:
- Online delivery of informational videos was feasible.
- A slight increase in knowledge scores was observed post-intervention.
- Participant readiness to decrease alcohol use yielded mixed results.
Conclusions:
- Informational videos are a feasible tool for brief alcohol interventions.
- Further research is warranted to determine the efficacy of these videos on actual alcohol-related outcomes.
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