Using the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change to Identify Correlates of Change in Substance Use Behavior in a Mental Health Clinic-Based Sample
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2020
Publication Title
Journal of Substance Use
Volume
25
Issue
5
First page number:
555
Last page number:
560
Abstract
Background: Substance use is a chronic disorder that requires lifelong multimodal management. This study utilized the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change to identify correlates of change in substance use behavior. Methods: Data were collected, using a cross-sectional design, from 93 participants who completed treatment at a substance use treatment facility. Participants completed a 40-item, newly developed, self-administered questionnaire, grounded on relevant substance use, treatment, and health-related behavior. Cronbach’s alpha of all subscales were over 0.70 and deemed acceptable. Results: The majority of the participants were Caucasian (72.7%). Males comprised 60% of the sample. A stepwise multiple regression predicting initiation and sustenance of intentional substance use cessation showed a total of 34.2% of the variance. The initiation for the intentional substance use cessation was accounted for by participatory dialogue, advantages minus disadvantages (p = .001) and behavioral confidence (p = < 0.001). The sustenance for intentional substance use cessation was accounted for a total of 33% of the variance by practice for change (p = .004) and changes in the social environment (p = < 0.003). Conclusions: The MTM could be a useful model for predicting substance use behavior change. Clinicians and patients can gain insight and discuss behavioral changes necessary for recovery.
Keywords
Substance use; Cessation; Multi-theory model; Behavior; Correlates
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental and Social Health | Substance Abuse and Addiction
Language
English
Repository Citation
Claros, E.,
Nahar, V. K.,
Mafi, M.,
Eliadi, C.,
Abu-Moustafa, S.,
Sharma, M.
(2020).
Using the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change to Identify Correlates of Change in Substance Use Behavior in a Mental Health Clinic-Based Sample.
Journal of Substance Use, 25(5),
555-560.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2020.1745309
