Do we get the message through? Difficulties in the prevention of abusive head trauma.
Eur J Pediatr
; 178(2): 139-146, 2019 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30353222
ABSTRACT
Many programs aim to prevent abusive head trauma throughout the USA, Europe, and in many other regions of the world. Most of these programs inform mothers shortly after delivery about the dangers of abusive head trauma. Effectiveness of these programs usually is measured by the increase of knowledge on abusive head trauma. Recent research showed, however that for effective primary prevention, a much broader approach might be necessary. But so far, there is no data that reports the knowledge on key messages on abusive head trauma in the general public as a baseline. We conducted a representative population-based survey on abusive head trauma knowledge in Germany. Whereas the dangers are generally well known, a majority might be ambivalent towards the recommendation to leave a crying infant alone for a few minutes when the caregiver becomes too stressed or frustrated. Furthermore, a majority prefers being informed on abusive head trauma before birth.Conclusion:
Future preventive programs should focus on educating adolescents (potential baby sitters) and young adults when they do not yet have children of their own. What is known ⢠Most programs for primary prevention of abusive head trauma (AHT) focus on mothers shortly after delivery ⢠There are no analyses so far of the quality of education programs in the general public, as educating mothers might not be sufficient to reduce incidence rates What is new ⢠Our study is the first population-based survey to measure the knowledge on AHT in a representative population sample and to provide the data base for targeted prevention programs. ⢠The introduction of broader prevention programs might be necessary.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Maus-Tratos Infantis
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Educação em Saúde
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Cuidadores
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Síndrome do Bebê Sacudido
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
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Newborn
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article