Project Title
Application of the Transtheoretical Model on Alcohol Use Disorder in Chatham County
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
John Moore
Abstract
Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) contributes to morbidity and mortality across the United States. AUD and binge drinking is most common in males in the 18-34 age range. This leads to more deaths due to liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and alcohol impaired driving deaths. A person’s location and environment can greatly affect their perceived severity of alcohol use, and the culture of an area can determine whether a person begins drinking in the first place. Heavy drinking rates are 30% higher in Chatham County than the rest of the country, leaving the population vulnerable to these diseases. Purpose: To examine studies that use the Transtheoretical Model to examine alcohol use disorder to determine the best evidence-based practices and recommendations for future studies. Methods: Articles were obtained using the Galileo search engine. A logic model was used to align theory to practice. Keywords include: transtheoretical model, alcohol use disorder, heavy drinking. Results (Practical Application): The literature confirms that the transtheoretical model is useful in addressing alcohol use disorder. The constructs of self efficacy and self liberation were found to be the most influential in decreasing AUD rates. Recovery from the disorder is cyclical, where drinking cessation may take many attempts to completely overcome. However, a person simply having the self-efficacy that they are capable of overcoming the disorder will contribute to decreasing AUD rates. Implications: From this study, applications of methods to decrease alcohol use disorder within certain populations can be gained. Educators can also use this study to gain knowledge on how to educate populations on the severity of the disorder, and thereby decreasing rates of AUD. Giving people with AUD the resources and support to contemplate change is integral in creating a healthier population.
Application of the Transtheoretical Model on Alcohol Use Disorder in Chatham County
Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) contributes to morbidity and mortality across the United States. AUD and binge drinking is most common in males in the 18-34 age range. This leads to more deaths due to liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and alcohol impaired driving deaths. A person’s location and environment can greatly affect their perceived severity of alcohol use, and the culture of an area can determine whether a person begins drinking in the first place. Heavy drinking rates are 30% higher in Chatham County than the rest of the country, leaving the population vulnerable to these diseases. Purpose: To examine studies that use the Transtheoretical Model to examine alcohol use disorder to determine the best evidence-based practices and recommendations for future studies. Methods: Articles were obtained using the Galileo search engine. A logic model was used to align theory to practice. Keywords include: transtheoretical model, alcohol use disorder, heavy drinking. Results (Practical Application): The literature confirms that the transtheoretical model is useful in addressing alcohol use disorder. The constructs of self efficacy and self liberation were found to be the most influential in decreasing AUD rates. Recovery from the disorder is cyclical, where drinking cessation may take many attempts to completely overcome. However, a person simply having the self-efficacy that they are capable of overcoming the disorder will contribute to decreasing AUD rates. Implications: From this study, applications of methods to decrease alcohol use disorder within certain populations can be gained. Educators can also use this study to gain knowledge on how to educate populations on the severity of the disorder, and thereby decreasing rates of AUD. Giving people with AUD the resources and support to contemplate change is integral in creating a healthier population.