A randomised stepped wedge trial of the scaling up of a community based alcohol education program in rural Sri Lankan villages and its effects on alcohol use, and associated harms, depression and social capital. [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Dawson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Kylie Lee ,  Dr Lalith Senarathna ,  Dr Melissa Pearson ,  Dr Ranil Abeyasinghe
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Brief description Alcohol use is major problem in much of rural Asia. In addition to direct effects on health it is major contributor to suicide, domestic violence and poverty. Much of the alcohol consumed is illicit and so consumption is not influenced by regulation or taxation. This is a trial of a community intervention in rural Sri Lanka to reduce alcohol use and alcohol related disorders that uses participatory drama in conjunction with previously trialed educational materials.

Funding Amount $813,969.00

Funding Scheme International Collaborations

Notes GACD - Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders