Predicting utilization of formal and informal help among general hospital inpatients with alcohol use disorders

Jennis Freyer-Adam*, Beate Coder, Gallus Bischof, Sebastian E. Baumeister, Hans Jürgen Rumpf, Ulrich John, Ulfert Hapke

*Corresponding author for this work
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Abstract

Aim: The aim of this prospective study was to identify predictors of utilizing formal and informal help among currently non-help-seeking individuals with alcohol use disorders. Methods: Data was based on 197 general hospital inpatients with alcohol dependence or abuse. Using multivariable logistic regression analyses, intention to utilize formal help was tested in addition to evidence based predictors of utilization of help. Results: Intention to seek help and prior help-seeking were identified as central predictors for formal and informal help-seeking. Conclusions: The lack of utilization of formal help among persons with alcohol use disorders may be reduced by focusing professional interventions on enhancing help-seeking motivation.

Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research
Volume17
Issue numberSUPPL. 1
Pages (from-to)S70-S73
ISSN1049-8931
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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