CHOICES: A Program for Women About Choosing Healthy Behaviors

Brief intervention for non-pregnant women of childbearing age that are at risk for Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy. The intervention consists of four motivational interviewing sessions with a counselor/interventionist and one contraception counseling visit with a health care provider over a 12- to 14-week period. Program participants receive in-depth assessment of alcohol use and contraceptive use patterns; counseling about the consequences of alcohol use during pregnancy; advice and counseling, referral to community treatment services for alcohol-dependent drinkers; reproductive health education, and contraceptive services. Can be adapted, and has been implemented in about 30 sites.

CDC, 2013

Evidence Rating: I

Cost: Free

Additional Info:

Topics:

Alcohol/Drug Services Reproductive Life Planning/Family Planning

Perinatal Periods:

Pre-/Inter-conception

Resource types:

Model programs

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