Screening and Brief-Intervention of Post-war Alcohol Consumption in Public Hospital Outpatients

Launched by AKSUM UNIVERSITY · Apr 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how effective a method called Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) is at helping people reduce unhealthy alcohol use among outpatients in Tigray who have been affected by conflict. The researchers will screen about 1,260 outpatients, looking for those who score between 8 and 19 on a specific alcohol questionnaire. Those who fit this score range will be divided into two groups: one group will receive helpful advice and counseling about their alcohol use, while the other group will only have follow-up screenings without any additional support. The researchers will check in with participants at 6 and 12 months to see how their alcohol consumption has changed.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have no serious medical or mental health issues. The trial is open to all genders, but individuals who score below 7 or above 20 on the alcohol questionnaire will not be included. This study is important because it aims to find effective ways to help people who may be struggling with alcohol use in a community that has faced significant challenges.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All gender (Female \& Male patients)
• • Outpatients aged 18 years and above
• • Outpatients with no serious medical or mental illnesses
• • Outpatients who will be identified to have AUDIT score of 8-19
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age less than 18 years
• • Outpatients with serious medical or mental illnesses
• • Outpatients with AUDIT score of less than 7 and above 20