ATTITUDES OF SWEDISH GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND NURSES TO WORKING WITH LIFESTYLE CHANGE, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Abstract

GPs and the nurses estimated their alcohol-related competence as lower than working with many other health-related lifestyles. These results can be explained by lack of practical skills, lack of training in suitable intervention techniques, and unsupportive working environments. All these elements must be considered when planning secondary alcohol prevention programs in primary health care.