| Diagnosis of foetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol use in pregnancy: a survey of paediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and practice. | |
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PMID: 17044897 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: To measure paediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and alcohol use during pregnancy. METHODS: Postal survey of paediatricians in Western Australia in 2004. Of 179 eligible paediatricians, 132 (73.7%) responded (90 consultant paediatricians and 42 paediatric trainees). RESULTS: Of the 132 respondents, 18.9% identified all four essential diagnostic features for FAS. Only 49.2% had previously diagnosed FAS (range 1-30 cases) but 91.7% had seen children diagnosed by others; 76.5% had suspected but not diagnosed FAS; 12.1% had been convinced of but not recorded the diagnosis; and 31.8% had referred children for diagnostic confirmation. Although 79.6% agreed early diagnosis might be advantageous, 69.6% said diagnosis might be stigmatising and 36.4% thought parents might resist referral for assessment and treatment. Although 78.2% agreed avoiding binge drinking may reduce FAS, only 43.9% believed women should abstain from using alcohol in pregnancy. Only 4.5% felt very prepared to deal with a patient with FAS: most wanted educational materials for themselves (69.7%) and child carers (71.2%). Only 23.3% routinely ask about alcohol use when taking a pregnancy history and 4.2% routinely provide information on the consequences of alcohol use. Only 11.4% had read the current Australian national health guideline regarding alcohol consumption in pregnancy and 9.1% provided advice consistent with the guideline. CONCLUSION: Paediatricians identified the need for educational materials about FAS and alcohol use in pregnancy for themselves and their clients. Lack of knowledge about FAS diagnosis and management will limit opportunities for diagnosis, prevention and early intervention. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth J Elliott; Jan Payne; Eric Haan; Carol Bower |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of paediatrics and child health Volume: 42 ISSN: 1034-4810 ISO Abbreviation: J Paediatr Child Health Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-18 Completed Date: 2007-02-13 Revised Date: 2007-09-24 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005421 Medline TA: J Paediatr Child Health Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 698-703 Citation Subset: IM |
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Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. |
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Adult Clinical Competence* Female Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / diagnosis* Humans Male Middle Aged Pediatrics* Physicians* Pregnancy Questionnaires Western Australia |
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