200
Participants
Start Date
June 30, 2023
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2026
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2026
Health-risk behaviors
Participants will be asked about the priority they place on engagement in health-related lifestyles, such as quitting drugs, alcohol, smoking or exercising regularly.
Theory of planned behavior, Self-determination theory
The participants will be asked to quit drugs immediately or progressively with the ultimate goal of quitting drugs completely.
Assist them to adhere to their schedule of quitting drugs throughout the study period
The participants will receive instant messaging via WeChat or WhatsApp from peer supporters to assist them to adhere to their schedule of quitting drugs throughout the study period.
Assist them to adhere to their schedule of desirable health-related lifestyles/quitting drugs throughout the study period
The participants will receive instant messaging via WeChat or WhatsApp from peer supporters to assist them to adhere to their schedule of desirable health-related lifestyles/quitting drugs throughout the study period.
(AWARD) model
Participants receive a brief intervention using the Ask, Warn, Advise, Refer and Do-it-Again (AWARD) model
Receive four independent 1-minute videos
The participants will receive four independent 1-minute videos which focus on the health risks associated with abusing drugs and the benefits of quitting drugs.
RECRUITING
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
OTHER