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. 2023 Apr-Jun;22(2):387-401.
doi: 10.1080/15332640.2021.1952127. Epub 2021 Aug 2.

Reasons and obstacles for changing risky drinking behavior among Latinas at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy

Mercedes Hernandez  1   2 , Kirk von Sternberg  1   2 , Yessenia Castro  1   2 , Mary M Velasquez  1   2
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Reasons and obstacles for changing risky drinking behavior among Latinas at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy

Mercedes Hernandez et al. J Ethn Subst Abuse. 2023 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

This study examined reasons and obstacles for changing risky alcohol use behavior among Latina adults at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy. Using qualitative methods, data from CHOICES Plus intervention sessions of Latinas (N = 59) were analyzed. Reasons for wanting to change risky alcohol use centered on health, parenting, interpersonal conflict, control, and risk of harm. Obstacles included social obstacles, belief that drinking was not risky, and drinking to manage mood. Differences were found across level of acculturation. Knowledge about salient motives and obstacles is critical to addressing the needs and strengths of Latinas at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy.

Keywords: Acculturation; Latinas; alcohol-exposed pregnancy; cultural factors; qualitative methods.

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Disclosure of interest: The authors report no known conflict of interest.

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