Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of health, education, and service professionals as related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
ME Johnson, RV Robinson, S Corey…�- International journal of�…, 2010 - Springer
ME Johnson, RV Robinson, S Corey, SL Dewane, C Brems, L Diane Casto
International journal of public health, 2010•SpringerObjectives We explored differences in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) knowledge,
attitudes, and behaviors across six groups of professionals in key position to provide primary
and secondary prevention efforts (physicians, educators, correctional staff, social workers,
public health nurses, and substance abuse counselors). Methods Achieving a 60.1%
response rate, 2,292 professionals returned surveys, providing data on basic knowledge of
FAS, FASD-associated risks and cognitive deficits, and willingness to confront and�…
attitudes, and behaviors across six groups of professionals in key position to provide primary
and secondary prevention efforts (physicians, educators, correctional staff, social workers,
public health nurses, and substance abuse counselors). Methods Achieving a 60.1%
response rate, 2,292 professionals returned surveys, providing data on basic knowledge of
FAS, FASD-associated risks and cognitive deficits, and willingness to confront and�…
Objectives
We explored differences in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors across six groups of professionals in key position to provide primary and secondary prevention efforts (physicians, educators, correctional staff, social workers, public health nurses, and substance abuse counselors).
Methods
Achieving a 60.1% response rate, 2,292 professionals returned surveys, providing data on basic knowledge of FAS, FASD-associated risks and cognitive deficits, and willingness to confront and recommend treatment to alcohol-consuming pregnant women.
Results
Across groups, findings revealed ample FASD knowledge and willingness to confront and recommend treatment to alcohol-consuming pregnant women that increases as consumption becomes more frequent and severe. However, results revealed significant between-group differences data that provide valuable guidance for targeted future FASD education efforts.
Conclusions
Public health initiatives regarding FASD have been effective in increasing knowledge among a broad range of professionals. However, between-group differences indicate the need for targeted, discipline-specific interventions. These differences highlight the need for all professional groups to provide a consistent public health message regarding maternal alcohol consumption.
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