TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Adapting a blended motivational interviewing and problem-solving intervention to address risky substance use amongst South Africans
JO  - Psychotherapy research
A1  - Sorsdahl, Katherine
A1  - Myers, Bronwyn
A1  - Ward, Catherine L.
A1  - Matzopoulos, Richard
A1  - Mtukushe, Bulelwa
A1  - Nicol, Andrew
A1  - Cuijpers, Pim
A1  - Stein, Dan J.
SP  - 435
EP  - 444
VL  - 25
IS  - 4
N2  - The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptability and initial substance use outcomes of a blended motivational interviewing (MI) and problem-solving therapy (PST) intervention, delivered by peer counsellors. Twenty people who scored at risk for substance use according to the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) received a five session blended MI-PST intervention and were assessed at baseline and at three months. An open-ended semi-structured interview, designed to identify possible factors that may hinder or promote the acceptability of the intervention was also conducted. Fifteen participants completed the intervention and the three-month follow-up. According to ASSIST scores, participants significantly reduced their substance use (p > 0.001) at the three-month follow-up. Randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the effect of this intervention more rigorously.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1050-3307
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2014.897770
ID  - ref1
ER  -