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A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women

Authors: Kimberly Ann Yonkers, Heather B. Howell, Amy E. Allen, Samuel A. Ball, Michael V. Pantalon, Bruce J. Rounsaville

Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

We describe the adaptation of a manualized behavioral treatment for substance using pregnant women that includes components of motivational interviewing and cognitive therapy. In a pilot study conducted in 2006–2007, five non-behavioral health clinicians were trained to provide the treatment to 14 women. Therapy was administered concurrent with routine prenatal care at inner-city maternal health clinics in New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut, small urban cities in the USA. Substance use was monitored by self report, and urine and breath tests. Treatment fidelity was assessed using the Yale Adherence and Competence System. Behavioral treatment delivery in this setting is feasible and is being evaluated in a randomized, controlled, clinical trial.

Motivational Interviewing

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral therapy

STI

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Title: A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women
Authors: Kimberly Ann Yonkers
Heather B. Howell
Amy E. Allen
Samuel A. Ball
Michael V. Pantalon
Bruce J. Rounsaville
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-009-0069-2

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