ChoicesPlus: Reducing Alcohol- and Tobacco-Exposed Pregnancy

ChoicesPlus: Preconception Approach to Reducing Alcohol- and Tobacco-Exposed Pregnancy

Choices Plus, a randomized controlled study, will determine the efficacy of the Project CHOICES intervention plus a referral to an evidence-based smoking cessation program in reducing the risk of alcohol- and tobacco-exposed pregnancies.

This randomized controlled study will examine the effect of the ChoicesPlus intervention compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) in: reducing alcohol use below established risk levels; increasing consistent use of effective contraception; increasing engagement in smoking cessation treatment and increasing smoking cessation. In addition, our examination of the incremental costs of the ChoicesPlus intervention (e.g., staff time, materials, administrative services, total medical charges pre- and post-intervention) will provide a basis for future cost/benefit analyses that will inform policymakers and healthcare organizations of the potential benefits of implementing ChoicesPlus. Results from this study will inform and advance future efforts in the service of promoting healthy prenatal behavior and reducing the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco-exposed pregnancies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have no condition causing infertility
• Are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 9 months
• Have had vaginal intercourse during the previous 3 months with a fertile man without using effective contraception
• Are drinking at risk levels; and 5) are available for the follow-up period.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infertile
• Pregnant
• Insufficient locator information
• Language other than English or Spanish