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Brenda Mirabal Rodríguez1, Annette Pascual Marrero, Emanuel Díaz Ortiz
1Departamento de Pediatría, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR brenda.mirabal@upr.edu
Boletin De La Asociacion Medica De Puerto Rico
|June 25, 2011
Summary
This study shows an educational program effectively increased parental knowledge to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome in Puerto Rican families. The program equipped parents with infant crying management strategies, leading to positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Parental Education
Context:
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a significant concern for infant safety.
- Puerto Rican families face unique challenges in newborn care.
- Effective prevention strategies are crucial for reducing SBS incidence.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) among parents in Puerto Rico.
- To assess the impact of the program on parental knowledge and infant care practices.
- To determine the feasibility and acceptance of such a program in a clinical setting.
Summary:
- The study involved training healthcare staff and educating parents through videos and discussions on infant crying management.
- Pre- and post-intervention tests revealed a statistically significant increase in parental knowledge (p < 0.05).
- Follow-up assessments indicated high recall of learned strategies and positive infant well-being reports, with no SBS incidents.
Impact:
- The educational program demonstrated a positive impact on parental knowledge and confidence in managing infant crying.
- Participants reported the program was helpful, particularly in addressing the difficulties associated with infant care.
- The findings support the implementation of this SBS prevention program in other healthcare facilities serving similar populations.
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