Pediatricians' perspectives on fetal alcohol syndrome.
J Subst Abuse
; 4(2): 187-95, 1992.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1504642
Since the identification of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in 1973, significant inroads have been made towards understanding the effects of alcohol on fetal development. However, it is not clear if these findings are considered clinically relevant by pediatricians. This survey was designed to assess clinical knowledge, practice, and attitudes concerning alcohol-related birth defects. Data were collected in a questionnaire that was mailed to 234 randomly selected Massachusetts pediatricians. Responses suggest that a substantial proportion of pediatricians have knowledge about the effects of alcohol on pregnancy. However, many considered themselves unprepared to deal with this topic. More physicians suspected FAS/FAE than made the diagnosis. Almost three fourths reported they would find professional education in this area helpful. Broader dissemination of research findings in clinically relevant formats and improving the sense of preparedness among pediatricians have the potential to improve the care of children born to heavily drinking pregnant women.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pediatría
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Actitud del Personal de Salud
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Educación Médica Continua
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Trastornos del Espectro Alcohólico Fetal
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Subst Abuse
Asunto de la revista:
TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS
Año:
1992
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos