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  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of post-neonatal infant mortality.
  • Risk factors for SIDS include infant sleep position and unsafe items in the sleep environment.
  • Understanding caregiver adherence to safe sleep recommendations in Saudi Arabia is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the implementation of safe sleep practices by caregivers of infants under one year old.
  • To determine the extent of safe sleep education received by caregivers from healthcare workers.
  • To identify gaps in knowledge and practice regarding infant safe sleep in Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted with 506 participants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Data collected via semi-structured questionnaires administered to mothers and an online survey.
  • Exclusion criteria targeted infants with specific medical conditions to focus on general population practices.

Main Results:

  • Only 22.5% of caregivers reported receiving safe sleep education from healthcare providers.
  • While 63.2% of infants slept in the supine position, only 44.86% used a designated baby bed.
  • Adherence to safe sleep environments dropped significantly to 1.58% when considering items like pillows and blankets in the crib.

Conclusions:

  • Significant non-adherence to recommended safe sleep practices and potential knowledge deficits among caregivers were observed.
  • There is a critical need for improved and comprehensive safe sleep education delivered by healthcare professionals.
  • Media campaigns and targeted interventions are necessary to enhance caregiver practices and reduce SIDS risk.