The Use of the Internet for Prevention of Binge Drinking Among the College Population: A Systematic Review of Evidence

Bhochhibhoya, Amir; Hayes, Logan; Branscum, Paul; Taylor, Laurette

doi:10.1093/alcalc/agv047

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“…1 ). Of these, one was conducted in 2008 [ 8 ], one in 2009 [ 14 ], four in 2010 [ 15 – 18 ], one in 2011 [ 19 ], three in 2014 [ 20 – 22 ] and four in 2015 [ 23 – 26 ] (see Table 1 ). Of the included reviews, ten synthesized findings statistically with meta-analyses [ 14 – 21 , 24 , 26 ].…”

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Computer-Based Interventions for Problematic Alcohol Use: a Review of Systematic Reviews

2016

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PurposeThe aim of this review is to provide an overview of knowledge and knowledge gaps in the field of computer-based alcohol interventions by (1) collating evidence on the effectiveness of computer-based alcohol interventions in different populations and (2) exploring the impact of four specified moderators of effectiveness: therapeutic orientation, length of intervention, guidance and trial engagement.MethodsA review of systematic reviews of randomized trials reporting on effectiveness of computer-based alcohol interventions published between 2005 and 2015.ResultsFourteen reviews met the inclusion criteria. Across the included reviews, it was generally reported that computer-based alcohol interventions were effective in reducing alcohol consumption, with mostly small effect sizes. There were indications that longer, multisession interventions are more effective than shorter or single session interventions. Evidence on the association between therapeutic orientation of an intervention, guidance or trial engagement and reductions in alcohol consumption is limited, as the number of reviews addressing these themes is low. None of the included reviews addressed the association between therapeutic orientation, length of intervention or guidance and trial engagement.ConclusionsThis review of systematic reviews highlights the mostly positive evidence supporting computer-based alcohol interventions as well as reveals a number of knowledge gaps that could guide future research in this field.

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Computer-Based Interventions for Problematic Alcohol Use: a Review of Systematic Reviews

2016

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“…In one review focusing on college students, only six studies actually investigated binge drinking as an outcome (Bhochhibhoya, Hayes, Branscum, & Taylor, 2015). Of these, five found a significant reduction in binge drinking frequency at follow-up periods ranging from six weeks to up to 24 months.…”

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Binge drinking: Health impact, prevalence, correlates and interventions

Kuntsche

Thrul

et al. 2017

Psychology & Health

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“…Although prior studies have examined how alcohol-related posting on social media is related to consumption, social-media based alcohol interventions have not been tested [29][30][31]. Existing alcohol-focused interventions have been targeted mainly at college students and have been conducted via websites or smartphone applications rather than through social media [32][33][34].…”

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Development of a social media-based intervention targeting tobacco use and heavy episodic drinking in young adults

Ramo

Meacham

Kaur

et al. 2019

Addict Sci Clin Pract

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Background: Tobacco use and heavy episodic drinking (HED) commonly co-occur in young adults. We developed and tested usability of the Smoking Tobacco and Drinking (STAND) intervention for young adults delivered on Facebook. Methods: To inform the intervention, focus groups were held with 25 young adults age 18 to 25 (12% female; Mean age = 20.4) who smoked cigarettes and reported at least one HED episode in the past month. Facebook intervention posts (N = 180) were tailored to readiness to quit smoking, and tested in two private Facebook behavioral change groups (Ready, Not Ready) with N = 29 young adults (10% female; Mean age = 20.8). Participants flagged posts in need of change, and we assessed engagement (comment frequency). Results: Focus groups revealed preference for changing one substance at a time and greater receptivity to quitting smoking than reducing drinking. Mean comments per post were 5.3 (SD = 1.1) in Ready groups and 11.7 (SD = 5.1) in Not Ready groups; 94/180 (52.2%) posts were flagged for change. The level of engagement and the flagging of posts for change did not differ by group or by whether the post targeted tobacco, alcohol, or both substances combined (all p > .10). Overall, STAND was rated as easy to understand, providing sound advice, worthy of recommendation, and helpful (all agreement 100% among Ready; 50-70% among Not Ready). Conclusions: The current findings informed development of a social media-based intervention targeting tobacco and alcohol use in young adults. Although there was greater interest in making changes in smoking than drinking behavior, receptivity and acceptability of the Facebook post messages in the STAND intervention was high overall. The intervention is being further refined for evaluation in a larger trial. Trial registration Name of the registry Smoking Tobacco and Drinking Study (STAND); Trial registration number NCT03163303; Date of registration 5/23/17; URL of trial registry record https ://clini caltr ials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03 16330 3.

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The Use of the Internet for Prevention of Binge Drinking Among the College Population: A Systematic Review of Evidence

Abstract: This review supports using the Internet as a brief intervention approach that can effectively support efforts to reduce binge drinking among college students.

Cited by 36 publications

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Computer-Based Interventions for Problematic Alcohol Use: a Review of Systematic Reviews

Computer-Based Interventions for Problematic Alcohol Use: a Review of Systematic Reviews

Binge drinking: Health impact, prevalence, correlates and interventions

Development of a social media-based intervention targeting tobacco use and heavy episodic drinking in young adults

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