The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a brief intervention in video format delivered in the post assault medical exam setting and including education about assault reactions and instruction in and modeling of successful coping strategies would reduce post assault drug use or abuse and PTSD symptoms as compared to standard care.
The intervention being evaluated was shown at the time of the post assault medical exam and includes two main components: preparation for the medical exam; and information about and modelling of coping strategies that may help women cope in the aftermath of assault. The intervention content is delivered via video. Intervention and standard care groups were compared with regard to measures of substance use and abuse and symptoms of PTSD and other potentially comorbid problems including symptoms of depression or other anxiety.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
442
Video including psycho-education and modeling of adaptive behavioral coping strategies for use post-assault.
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Frequency of specific drug use
Number of days use of specific drugs in preceding 14 days at 6 week, 3 and 6 month follow-ups
Time frame: 14 days
Specific Drug Abuse
Criteria for DSM-IV substance abuse based on structured interview
Time frame: 1.5, 3, 6 months
PSS-SR
Measure of PTSD symptoms
Time frame: 2 weeks
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