@article{ref1,
title="Findings of a pilot study of motivational interviewing with pregnant drinkers",
journal="Journal of studies on alcohol",
year="1999",
author="Handmaker, N. S. and Miller, William R. and Manicke, M.",
volume="60",
number="2",
pages="285-287",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Cost-effective interventions are needed for counseling pregnant drinkers, in order to reduce risk of fetal alcohol effects. METHOD: 42 pregnant women who reported alcohol consumption participated in this pilot study of motivational interviewing. Following a comprehensive alcohol use assessment, the participants were randomly assigned to receive either written information about the risks related to drinking during pregnancy or a one-hour motivational interview. The motivational interview was an empathic, client-centered, but directive session focusing on the health of the participants' unborn babies. RESULTS: At the end of a 2-month follow-up period, the 34 women (81%) who remained in the study showed a significant reduction in alcohol consumption and peak intoxication levels. Women who had reported the highest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels during early pregnancy showed a significantly greater reduction in their estimated BACs at follow-up (during later pregnancy) if assigned to the treatment rather than the control condition. CONCLUSIONS: Motivational interviewing shows promise as a specific intervention for initiating a reduction in drinking among pregnant women who are at greatest risk. Simpler assessment and advice may suffice for women with lower initial consumption levels.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0096-882X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}