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View article: Conceptual Models of Families Affected by Addiction and the AFINet Approach
Conceptual Models of Families Affected by Addiction and the AFINet Approach Open
A number of ideas have been put forward to help understand the relationship between, on the one hand, individuals within a family (or the family as a whole) who are affected when a member of that family develops an addiction-type problem (…
View article: Recognising and Responding to the Needs of AFMs: The Next Steps (Implications for Policy, Practice and Research)
Recognising and Responding to the Needs of AFMs: The Next Steps (Implications for Policy, Practice and Research) Open
This handbook has aimed, through 25 chapters, to summarise the current knowledge and scientific evidence on the commonalities and variations in the experiences of AFMs, as well as the effective interventions and problems in providing adequ…
View article: Impact on AFMs: Type of Addiction
Impact on AFMs: Type of Addiction Open
Although symptoms and consequences of addiction-type problems show great variation according to the substance/behaviour used (i.e. regarding toxicity, legal consequences, stigmatization, etc.), few studies have examined the impact of type …
View article: First Person “Lived Experience” Accounts of Being an Affected Family Member (AFM)
First Person “Lived Experience” Accounts of Being an Affected Family Member (AFM) Open
This introductory chapter aims to give voice to the lived experience of affected family members (AFMs). Based on qualitative interviews, commonalities and variations of the effects that addiction-type-problems can have on family members ar…
View article: The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in studying mental health service delivery: A scoping review
The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in studying mental health service delivery: A scoping review Open
Geographic information systems (GIS) are computer-based spatial mapping tools widely used in public health to examine service availability and access disparities and healthcare utilization. While GIS has supported evidence-based health pla…
View article: The Systematic Development of a Mobile Phone Delivered Text-Messaging Tobacco Cessation Intervention in India
The Systematic Development of a Mobile Phone Delivered Text-Messaging Tobacco Cessation Intervention in India Open
Introduction Tobacco consumption is a leading cause of mortality globally. Eighty percent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Despite this, there is a large treatment gap due to both demand and supply-side barriers. …
View article: Behavioral Interventions for Tobacco Cessation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Behavioral Interventions for Tobacco Cessation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Introduction An estimated 78% of the total deaths attributable to smoking tobacco use occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in 2019. In addition, smokeless tobacco increases the risk of all-cause mortality, all cancers, incl…
View article: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a community intervention in enhancing access to care and improving clinical outcomes for depression: a protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial in India
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a community intervention in enhancing access to care and improving clinical outcomes for depression: a protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial in India Open
Background Although depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, treatment coverage for the condition is inadequate. Supply-side barriers (e.g. shortage of specialist mental health professionals) and demand-side barriers (e.g. …
View article: Learnings from Conducting Online Surveys in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learnings from Conducting Online Surveys in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
When traditional research data collection methods were stalled due to the COVID-19 driven large-scale lockdown across India, it led to a sharp rise in the use of digital platforms to collect research data. In 2020, we launched three online…
View article: Perspectives of smokers, smokeless tobacco users and cessation practitioners in India: A qualitative study
Perspectives of smokers, smokeless tobacco users and cessation practitioners in India: A qualitative study Open
Our study provides useful insights to tailor cessation interventions to the type of tobacco consumed in order to enhance their acceptability and effectiveness.
View article: SMART Family and Friends: Feasibility and outcomes of a video-conference delivered intervention for families impacted by another's methamphetamine use
SMART Family and Friends: Feasibility and outcomes of a video-conference delivered intervention for families impacted by another's methamphetamine use Open
Results provide initial support for the feasibility and positive outcomes of the SMART Family and Friends program. These findings demonstrate the successful provision of a mutual-support group for affected families delivered via video-conf…
View article: Text Message-Based Cessation Intervention for People Who Smoked or Used Smokeless Tobacco in India: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Text Message-Based Cessation Intervention for People Who Smoked or Used Smokeless Tobacco in India: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Introduction Despite the high burden of tobacco use in India, users do not have access to adequate help. This pilot trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a text messaging intervention for tobacco cessation, generate …
View article: Interventions for improving adherence to psychological treatments for common mental disorders: a systematic review
Interventions for improving adherence to psychological treatments for common mental disorders: a systematic review Open
Our systematic review aims to synthesise the evidence on interventions targeting improvement in patient adherence to psychological treatments for common mental disorders. A search was conducted on six electronic databases using search term…
View article: The acceptability and feasibility of a mobile phone delivered brief intervention for hazardous drinking in India
The acceptability and feasibility of a mobile phone delivered brief intervention for hazardous drinking in India Open
The effectiveness of Brief Interventions (BIs) for hazardous drinking is well established. However, the implementation of BIs at scale in low- and middle-income countries such as India is rare, primarily due to human resource related barri…
View article: Why do men with drinking problems change their behavior? A qualitative study nested in a randomized controlled trial in India
Why do men with drinking problems change their behavior? A qualitative study nested in a randomized controlled trial in India Open
The aim of this qualitative study, nested in a randomized controlled trial, was to assess the mechanisms of the effects in both arms through examining perceptions of the participants about changes in their drinking behavior and their attri…
View article: Alcohol policies in India: A scoping review
Alcohol policies in India: A scoping review Open
Globally, alcohol consumption causes significant societal harm and is a leading risk factor for death and disability in adults. In India, 3.7% of all deaths and 3.1% disability adjusted life years (DALYs) can be attributed to alcohol. In t…
View article: Interventions to increase help-seeking for mental health care in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
Interventions to increase help-seeking for mental health care in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review Open
Mental health problems are a significant and growing cause of morbidity worldwide. Despite the availability of evidence-based interventions, most people experiencing mental health problems remain untreated. This treatment gap is particular…
View article: Evaluation of Feasibility and Acceptability of a Text-Messaging Intervention for Tobacco Cessation in India
Evaluation of Feasibility and Acceptability of a Text-Messaging Intervention for Tobacco Cessation in India Open
Introduction The aim of our study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a brief behavioral intervention for tobacco cessation delivered via mobile phone text messaging in India. Aims and Methods We conducted an uncontrolled in…
View article: ‘I no longer know that person’: Experiences of families living with someone using crystal methamphetamine
‘I no longer know that person’: Experiences of families living with someone using crystal methamphetamine Open
Background Crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) use is a large and growing worldwide problem, yet few research studies have explored the impact of crystal methamphetamine use on affected friends and family members. We explored the experiences a…
View article: Helping family members affected by a relative’s substance use or gambling: an evaluation study of the 5-Step Method delivered in the Netherlands
Helping family members affected by a relative’s substance use or gambling: an evaluation study of the 5-Step Method delivered in the Netherlands Open
Aims: Research over many years indicates that individuals with problematic alcohol or drug use or gambling disorders can cause considerable burden on family members. And yet, affected family members (AFMs) are largely neglected in research…
View article: Experiences of a mobile phone delivered brief intervention for hazardous drinking: A qualitative study nested in the AMBIT trial from Goa, India
Experiences of a mobile phone delivered brief intervention for hazardous drinking: A qualitative study nested in the AMBIT trial from Goa, India Open
Background This study explores the experiences of participants receiving a mobile-based brief intervention (BI) for hazardous drinking in India, to determine characteristics that influenced engagement and examine perceived reasons for chan…
View article: Acceptability and feasibility of assisted telepsychiatry in routine healthcare settings in India: a qualitative study
Acceptability and feasibility of assisted telepsychiatry in routine healthcare settings in India: a qualitative study Open
Technology-enabled interventions are often recommended to overcome geographical barriers to access and inequitable distribution of mental healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to examine the acceptability and feasibility of an assi…
View article: Closing the treatment gap for alcohol use disorders in low- and middle-income countries
Closing the treatment gap for alcohol use disorders in low- and middle-income countries Open
The alcohol-attributable disease burden is greater in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as compared to high-income countries. Despite the effectiveness of interventions such as health promotion and education, brief interventions, ps…
View article: Common strategies in empirically supported psychological interventions for alcohol use disorders: A meta‐review
Common strategies in empirically supported psychological interventions for alcohol use disorders: A meta‐review Open
Issues Despite the large number of effective psychological interventions for alcohol use disorders (AUD), there is still a lack of clarity concerning the strategies that make these interventions effective. Approach The overall goal of this…
View article: Prevalence and self‐rated health and depression of family members affected by addictive disorders: results of a nation‐wide cross‐sectional study
Prevalence and self‐rated health and depression of family members affected by addictive disorders: results of a nation‐wide cross‐sectional study Open
Aims To estimate the prevalence of family members affected by addictive disorders (FMA) with regard to various types of addictive disorders, and self‐rated health and depression in the general population. Design Cross‐sectional general pop…
View article: Stigma towards dependent drinking and its role on caregiving burden: A qualitative study from Goa, India
Stigma towards dependent drinking and its role on caregiving burden: A qualitative study from Goa, India Open
Introduction Stigma towards alcohol use disorders is prevalent in India and can lead to social exclusion and hamper treatment access and outcomes. Family members of individuals with dependent drinking are often their primary caregivers and…
View article: Alcohol use among adolescents in India: a systematic review
Alcohol use among adolescents in India: a systematic review Open
Background Alcohol use is typically established during adolescence and initiation of use at a young age poses risks for short- and long-term health and social outcomes. However, there is limited understanding of the onset, progression and …
View article: Supporting addiction affected families effectively: a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a psychosocial intervention delivered by lay counsellors in Goa, India
Supporting addiction affected families effectively: a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a psychosocial intervention delivered by lay counsellors in Goa, India Open
Background Despite evidence of the burden of alcohol use on families, there is a lack of adequate and targeted support. We aimed to examine the feasibility, acceptability and impact of Supporting Addiction Affected Families Effectively (SA…
View article: Integrating assisted tele-psychiatry into primary healthcare in Goa, India: a feasibility study
Integrating assisted tele-psychiatry into primary healthcare in Goa, India: a feasibility study Open
Background Tele-psychiatry is an increasingly acceptable and feasible platform to deliver mental health care with the potential to increase access to care in low-resource settings. We aim to examine the acceptability and preliminary impact…
View article: A lay-counsellor delivered brief psychological treatment for men with comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder and depression in primary care: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
A lay-counsellor delivered brief psychological treatment for men with comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder and depression in primary care: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial Open