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Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance of Pregnant Women Regarding General Anesthesia Neurotoxicity in Children under

Gelareh Biazar1, Soheil Soltanipour2, Ali Mohammadzadeh Jouryabi1

  • 1Anesthesiology Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Alzahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
|February 7, 2022
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Concerns about general anesthesia (GA) neurotoxicity in young children are rising. This study found pregnant women desire information but have suboptimal knowledge and attitudes regarding GA risks in children under three.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  • Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Health
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Growing societal concerns regarding general anesthesia (GA)-related neurotoxicity in children under three years old.
  • Parental understanding is critical for informed decision-making regarding elective surgeries in young children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge, attitude, and performance of pregnant women concerning GA-related neurotoxicity in children under three.
  • To identify gaps in information and preferred sources of health information among expectant mothers.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 361 pregnant women at Alzahra Teaching Hospital, Guilan, Iran (2020).
  • Data collected via face-to-face interviews using a 10-item questionnaire administered by an anesthesiology resident.

Main Results:

  • Most participants (83.7%) deemed information crucial and preferred physicians (81.7%) as the source.
  • Only 8% of mothers had received prior information on GA neurotoxicity.
  • Significant correlations found between demographics (habitat, employment, education) and knowledge/attitude levels.

Conclusions:

  • The current knowledge, attitude, and performance of pregnant women regarding GA neurotoxicity are suboptimal.
  • There is a clear need for improved educational strategies to enhance maternal understanding of GA risks in young children.
Abstract

Keywords:
AttitudeGeneral Anesthesia NeurotoxicityKnowledgePerformancePregnant Women

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