AN EVALUATIVE STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A DESIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTION IN AUGMENTING AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE RELATED TO ABUSIVE CONDUCT AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH ALCOHOL USE IN A SELECTED COMMUNITY

Abstract

Background: Alcohol use is a major public health issue and is strongly associated with abusive and violent behavior. Limited awareness and poor readiness for behavioral change among individuals with alcohol use contribute to the persistence of abusive conduct within communities. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a designed instructional intervention in enhancing awareness and readiness for behavioral change related to abusive conduct among individuals with alcohol use. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was adopted. The study was conducted among individuals with alcohol use in a selected community. A structured questionnaire was used to assess awareness regarding abusive conduct and readiness for behavioral change. Following the pretest, a designed instructional intervention was administered. Posttest assessment was conducted after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings revealed a significant improvement in awareness and readiness for behavioral change following the instructional intervention. A statistically significant difference was observed between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The designed instructional intervention was effective in improving awareness and readiness for behavioral change related to abusive conduct among individuals with alcohol use.