Holloway, Aisha

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     Edinburgh Research Explorer                                      PRISM-A - an infographicCitation for published version:Holloway, A PRISM-A - an infographic.Link:Link to publication record in Edinburgh Research ExplorerDocument Version:Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of recordGeneral rightsCopyright for the publications made accessible via the Edinburgh Research Explorer is retained by the author(s)and / or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing these publications that users recognise andabide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.Take down policyThe University of Edinburgh has made every reasonable effort to ensure that Edinburgh Research Explorercontent complies with UK legislation. If you believe that the public display of this file breaches copyright pleasecontact openaccess@ed.ac.uk providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately andinvestigate your claim.Download date: 05. Apr. 2019PRISM-A StudyPrison setting is a feasible place to deliver alcohol brief intervention - ABI*The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviours, and alcohol-related problems.AUDIT SCORE*Audit positive  (8+ on audit)Probable  dependent  drinking (20+)SENTENCED188/235 80%81/235 34%ON REMAND214/261 82%122/261 49%“I don’t know, like, just every time I’m drunk I just seem to always end up in here.”Study Participant G“When you’re convicted there’s a lot of help that you get over there … but when you are remanded they just chuck you in and they don’t bother … and they get out and they’re back to square one…”Study Participant B“I’m glad they’re finally getting something done for.… remand prisoners.”Study participant A85,994people in prison95% Males8% on remand28%had received treatment for  alcohol problemsResearchers wanted to find out what changes needed to be made to an existing extended ABI to make it acceptable for delivery in the prison setting for males on remand. They were also interested in finding out how feasible it would be to deliver such an intervention.63%  thought it would be useful to have a chat with someone about their alcohol use(awaiting commencement or continuation of trial prior  to a verdict)

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