Motivational Interviewing Intervention For Risky Drinking Treatment Among Indigenous Population

Launched by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE, MARA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY · Sep 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping individuals from the Indigenous community in Pahang, Malaysia, who struggle with risky drinking habits. Researchers aim to adapt a supportive approach called motivational interviewing, which encourages individuals to change their drinking behavior. To do this, they will first translate questionnaires about alcohol use into the Jakun language, ensuring that participants can easily understand and respond. The study will then involve participants taking part in three sessions of motivational interviewing to help them address their drinking issues.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and currently consume alcohol. They should also be able to speak either Malay or Jakun fluently. However, individuals with serious mental health issues or those already involved in other alcohol treatment programs will not be eligible. Participation will involve answering questionnaires to assess their drinking habits and receiving support through motivational interviewing. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into effective treatment for risky drinking in this community.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Phase 1 (validation of translated questionnaires)
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals in the selected settlement age ≥ 18 years old who are current drinkers, irrespective of volume (current drinker is defined as individual who has consumed any alcoholic beverage in the past 12 months)
• • Agrees to participate in the study after explanation given
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those with history of serious mental illness or cognitive impairment
• • Those who are unable to speak proficient Malay or Jakun language
• Phase 2 (single-arm trial):
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals in the selected settlement and its surrounding, age ≥ 18 years old who are current drinkers
• • Agrees to participate in the study after explanation given
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • AUDIT-10 score \< 8 or \> 19
• • Those with history of serious mental illness or cognitive impairment
• • Those who are currently on other alcohol intervention programmes
• • Those who are unable to speak proficient Malay or English language