Reducing Sexual Violence and Risky Drinking Among Young Active Duty Navy Service Members Using Peer Support

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a peer-based motivational interview intervention designed to help military service members reduce sexual violence SV risk and risky drinking behaviors. This study focuses on military peers working together, aiming to increase their readiness and ability to prevent assault while addressing how alcohol use may interfere with these efforts. The study is divided into two phases to test the interventions practicality and effects within military contexts. The study includes two main groups peer pairs receiving the motivational interview PMI and, in the second phase, a control group receiving a general health education program called Health and Well-Being for All. The intervention involves guided conversations to encourage peers to collaborate on reducing SV risk and manage alcohols impact on prevention. Phase One observes changes over one month, while Phase Two follows participants for three months with additional monthly assessments. Participants will complete questionnaires about their readiness to intervene, protective behaviors, assault experiences, and drinking habits at baseline and follow-up visits. These assessments occur at one month in Phase One and at monthly intervals up to three months in Phase Two. The study tracks changes in peer support skills, perceived barriers, and alcohol-related effects on helping behaviors, aiming to understand if the intervention reduces sexual assault risk and risky drinking among service members.

Collaborative Opportunities for Reducing Alcohol and Sexual Violence Together