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. 2010 Dec;55(6):627-35.
doi: 10.1007/s00038-010-0186-8. Epub 2010 Sep 1.

Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of health, education, and service professionals as related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Mark E Johnson  1 , Rebecca Volino Robinson, Staci Corey, Sarah L Dewane, Christiane Brems, L Diane Casto
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Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of health, education, and service professionals as related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Mark E Johnson et al. Int J Public Health. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

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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