To identify which topics in a culturally-adapted digital cognitive behavioral therapy program (CBT4CBT-S) are most associated with reduced alcohol use and favorable participant ratings among Hispanic individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD), emphasizing the significance of cultural adaptation.
Key Findings:
Participants reported reduced alcohol consumption after engaging with topics on coping with craving (OR = 0.48), cognitive restructuring (OR = 0.73), and problem solving (OR = 0.79), contextualizing these findings within the broader scope of AUD treatment.
Cognitive restructuring and decision making were rated more favorably by participants.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest that specific CBT4CBT-S modules are effective in reducing alcohol use and are well-received by Hispanic individuals, indicating potential pathways for enhancing digital therapeutic interventions and implications for future research.
Limitations:
The study's sample size was small (n = 43), which may limit the generalizability of the findings and introduce potential biases in participant selection.
Modules were not administered in a randomized order, potentially introducing bias in outcomes.
Conclusion:
Culturally-adapted digital therapeutics like CBT4CBT-S can improve treatment access and outcomes for Hispanic individuals with AUD, highlighting the importance of culturally relevant content in digital health interventions and the need for ongoing research.
