The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a brief intervention in video format, that includes education about reactions to assault and modeling of adaptive coping strategies, designed to reduce post assault drug use or abuse and PTSD and shown to recent victims of sexual assault at the time of receipt of post assault medical care is associated with better post-assault outcomes as compared to a comparable length video that includes pleasant imagery and relaxation instruction or standard care.
Post assault outcomes include coping behaviors and PTSD symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
245
Video including information psychoeducation and modeling of adaptive behavioral coping strategies for use post-assault. Shown at time of post assault medical exam.
Video containing pleasant imagery and relaxation instruction information. Shown at time of post assault medical exam.
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
North Memorial Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10)
total possible scores range from 0 - 10 with higher scores indicating poor functioning, post assault at 6 months
Time frame: 6 months
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
Total scores range from 0 - 40 with higher scores indicating greater problem severity, post assault at 6 months
Time frame: 6 months
Cigarettes (Estimated Number)
quantity in 14 days prior to 6 week, 3 month and 6 month follow-up
Time frame: 14 days preceding 6 week, 3 month and 6 month follow-up
Amount of Alcohol Use
estimated number of drinks during the 14 days prior to each follow-up assessment
Time frame: 14 days prior to 6 week, 3 month, 6 month follow-up
Marijuana Use Frequency
Number of days of use within the 14 days prior to follow-up assessment
Time frame: 14 days prior to 6 week, 3 month, 6 month follow-up
Any Other Illicit Drug Use
Any reported use of cocaine or other illicit drugs other than marijuana in the 14 days prior to follow-up
Time frame: 14 days prior to 6 week, 3 month, 6 month follow-up
Non-medical Use of Prescription Drugs Frequency
Number of days of use within the 14 days prior to follow-up assessment
Time frame: 14 days prior to 6 week, 3 month, 6 month follow-up
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PTSD Symptom Scale Self-Report (PSS-SR)
Total scores range from 0 to 51 with higher scores indicating greater frequency of symptoms, Measure of PTSD symptoms.
Time frame: 2 weeks prior to 6 week, 3 month, 6 month followup