The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program for linking opioid dependent individuals currently incarcerated or in probation in Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine to opioid substitution therapy in the community after release or during their probation period.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
835
First, the BI is designed to inform potential participants on the risks of substance misuse, abuse, and dependency by illustrating the potential hazards and adverse health consequences. Second, the BI aims to motivate potential participants to reduce risky behavior (e.g., continued drug use) and seek treatment for their substance dependence disorder. In our BI, we will provide evidence-based information on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) that is available to them in the community upon release or in the community. We will inform them of the risks and benefits of OAT and explain to them how OAT can be accessed in the community. OAT is provided at no cost to Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Kyrgyz citizens with opioid dependence. The BI will last approximately 20 minutes and time will be made available for them to ask questions. The BI will not be audio recorded.
AIDS Foundation East-West
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
AFI - Act for Involvement
Chisinau, Moldova
Ukrainian Institute for Public Health Policy
Kyiv, Ukraine
Enrollment on OAT
Total number of participants who enroll on OAT divided by the number of participants who underwent study procedures, per country.
Time frame: 12 months
OAT Knowledge
Overall mean change in composite score of knowledge of OAT pre vs post intervention stratified by study groups (enrolled vs not en rolled on OAT) at the 6-month mark.
Time frame: 6 month
OAT Attitudes
Overall mean change in composite score of attitudes towards OAT pre vs post intervention stratified by study groups (enrolled vs not en rolled on OAT) at the 6-month mark.
Time frame: 6 months
Interest in OAT
Overall mean change in composite score of interest in initiating OAT pre vs post intervention stratified by study groups (enrolled vs not en rolled on OAT) at the 6-month mark.
Time frame: 6 months
OAT Difficulty
Overall mean change in composite score of difficulty in initiating OAT pre vs post intervention stratified by study groups (enrolled vs not en rolled on OAT) at the 6-month mark.
Time frame: 6 months
OAT Importance
Overall mean change in composite score of importance of initiating OAT pre vs post intervention stratified by study groups (enrolled vs not en rolled on OAT) at the 6-month mark.
Time frame: 6 months
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