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Nurses and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention
Erica Hughes1, Elizabeth Baca2, Khadejah F Mahmoud3
1a UPMC Children's Hospital , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|May 3, 2019
Summary
Women drinking alcohol without effective contraception risk alcohol-exposed pregnancies, potentially causing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). A new toolkit empowers nurses to identify and prevent FASD, improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
- Teratology
Background:
- Alcohol-exposed pregnancies pose risks for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
- Women of reproductive age consuming alcohol without effective contraception are particularly vulnerable.
- Nurses play a crucial role in identifying and addressing at-risk alcohol use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a toolkit designed for nurses to recognize and prevent FASD.
- To address existing gaps in knowledge and practice regarding alcohol use among women of reproductive age.
- To enhance nursing curricula with essential alcohol education.
Main Methods:
- Development of the "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Toolkit" by three universities.
- The toolkit aims to equip nurses with practical skills for FASD identification and prevention.
- Focus on integrating alcohol education into nursing education.
Main Results:
- The toolkit provides resources for nurses to manage at-risk alcohol use.
- It facilitates the recognition and prevention of FASD in clinical practice.
- Aimed at bridging educational gaps in nursing concerning alcohol and pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Incorporating alcohol education into nursing curricula is vital.
- The developed toolkit serves as a valuable resource for nurses.
- Proactive identification and prevention strategies are essential for mitigating FASD risks.
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