TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1999//
TI  - Findings of a pilot study of motivational interviewing with pregnant drinkers
JO  - Journal of studies on alcohol
A1  - Handmaker, N. S.
A1  - Miller, William R.
A1  - Manicke, M.
SP  - 285
EP  - 287
VL  - 60
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0096-882X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -