The College of Nursing at Baghdad University discussed a master’s thesis, entitled “The relationship between alcohol-related preventive behavior strategies and readiness to quit alcohol: The mediating roles of alcohol use motives and alcohol-related consequences”. The study aimed to investigate the direct and indirect effects of preventive behavior strategies, alcohol use motives, and alcohol-related consequences on individuals’ readiness to quit drinking.
The results revealed that the majority of the participants were in the pre-contemplation stage of change. The study also showed a statistically significant inverse relationship between participants’ age and the severity of alcohol-related consequences, meaning that younger individuals were more susceptible to negative consequences.
The study demonstrated that behavioral prevention strategies have a significant impact on readiness to quit. The findings emphasized the effectiveness of these strategies in enhancing readiness to quit alcohol use and recommended that they should be incorporated into alcohol use disorder treatment protocols. It also indicated that younger individuals are more vulnerable to negative consequences, highlighting the urgent need to develop targeted prevention interventions.
This study is directly aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. By focusing on the prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders, the study contributes to improving public health, reducing alcohol misuse-related diseases, and minimizing their economic and social burdens. The recommendation to develop prevention programs for youth supports the empowerment of this group and ensures a healthier future for them, which promotes sustainable human development for society
