These studies showed that only 12% of health professionals in Western Australia knew the diagnostic features of FAS and that 97% were not very prepared to deal with FAS. Less than half routinely asked pregnant clients about alcohol use in pregnancy or provided information to women about alcohol use or its consequences to the unborn child. Most health professionals requested educational materials for themselves and their clients
The research indicated that health professionals' lack of knowledge may contribute to under-diagnosis of FAS in Australia and the need for policy and educational materials to guide their clinical practice. Informed development of educational materials for health professionals.
Project lead:
Telethon Kids Institute
Project dates:
2002-2004
Contact:
Carol Bower
Carol.Bower@telethonkids.org.au
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