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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 Jun 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021 Dec 24;137:108694. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108694

Table 1.

Barriers and Facilitators of Integrated Alcohol and Intimate Partner Violence Treatment

CFIR Domain Barriers Facilitators/Benefits
Intervention male engagement; identifying effective interventions; both target problems difficult to change; lack of understanding about causal mechanisms prevention of future violence; may prevent relapse in one problem in case of relapse of related problem; positive impact on families and children
Inner Setting/Provider provider communication; lack of training; provider attitudes and biases creating a setting where both perpetrator and victim are comfortable; streamlined services; provider adopting a nonjudgmental stance; offering hope; emphasizing strengths; being mindful of communication
Outer Setting static environment undoing progress; services closed to those using alcohol; lack of services/funding; ineffectiveness of law enforcement shelters; holding perpetrators accountable; integrating treatment with community services (e.g., church, community shelters); banning illicit alcohol; banning drinking during work hours; lobbying for policy and resources; increasing community awareness; changing gender norms/beliefs