title: Factors associated with compliance in the follow-up treatment of alcoholism.
abstract: This study examined factors associated with compliance in the follow-up treatment of alcoholism. Twenty-five patients who dropped out of treatment within six months were compared with 25 patients who completed a two-year treatment programme. The two groups were compared for socio-demographic factors and personality traits using the EPI and Cattell 16PF. Personality traits did not discriminate between the two groups. However, as in previous studies significant correlation between low socio-economic class and dropping out of treatment was found. Marital instability and a family history of alcoholism also tended to correspond with dropping out of treatment although the tendency was not statistically significant.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors