Descriptive study shows significant link between alcohol-related strategies and readiness to quit alcohol, suggesting intervention integration.
Objective: This study aims mainly to determine the direct and indirect effects of alcohol-related protective behavioral strategies on readiness to quit alcohol. Methods and Materials: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at selected health centers in Baghdad. A convenience sample of 274 patients diagnosed with an Alcohol Use Disorder was recruited. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and a validated scale: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Alcohol-Related Protective Behavioral Strategies Scale, and Alcohol Stages of Change the Short Form. Descriptive statistics and inferential analyses were used. Findings: The study results demonstrate that most of the participants are in the Precontemplation Stage of Change for alcohol consuming. Alcohol-related protective behavioral strategies have a statistically significant effect on readiness to quit alcohol. Protective Behavioral Strategies interventions should be integrated into Alcohol Use Disorder treatment protocols to enhance patients’ readiness to change. Conclusion: Future research should explore longitudinal PBS effects and culturally tailored motivational interventions.
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