Table 4 Motivational interviewing (single) (MI-S) versus hepatitis health promotion (HHP)
Outcome or subgroup | Studies | Participants | Statistical method | Effect estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.1 Continuous outcomes | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | ||
4.1.1 Alcohol use as number of standard drinks consumed per day over the last 30 days | 1 | 155 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | −0.10 [-1.89, 1.69] |
4.1.2 Illicit drug use as frequency of drug use (as measured by Addiction Severity Index - ASI drug) | 1 | 155 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.00 [-0.03, 0.03] |
4.1.3 Illicit drug use as a composite drug score (frequency/severity for all drugs taken) | 1 | 157 | Mean Difference(IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | −0.10 [-0.46, 0.26] |
4.2 Dichotomous outcomes | Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | ||
4.2.1 Alcohol use as greater than 50% reduction in number of standard drinks consumed per day over the last 30 days | 1 | 177 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.92 [0.68, 1.26] |
4.2.2 Alcohol abstinence as abstinence from alcohol over the last 30 days | 1 | 177 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.97 [0.56, 1.67] |