Holistic Alcohol Interventions for Women in UK Prisons
Author Information
Author(s): Ferguson Jennifer Louise, Haighton Katie, Tchounwou Paul B.
Primary Institution: Teesside University
Hypothesis
What barriers and facilitators are there for alcohol screening and brief interventions (ASBI’s) for women in prison?
Conclusion
The study found that alcohol brief interventions are both feasible and acceptable for women in an open prison setting.
Supporting Evidence
- Women in prison are more likely to suffer from mental health issues and have experienced trauma.
- All interviewed women scored positively for potential alcohol use disorders.
- ABI's are known to work best when individuals are in a 'teachable moment'.
- Women expressed a desire to change their drinking habits while in prison.
Takeaway
This study looked at how women in prison can get help with their drinking. It found that talking about alcohol can be helpful for women when they are in a safe place like prison.
Methodology
Qualitative interviews were conducted with female residents and relevant staff in an open prison setting.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the non-probability sampling method and the sensitive nature of the topic.
Limitations
The findings may not be applicable to closed prison environments without further research.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 12 female residents with varied backgrounds, all of whom had children and reported risky drinking.
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