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Knowledge, Training, and Support Needs for Identification and Appropriate Care of Children with Prenatal Alcohol and

Erin Morehouse1, Erin Ingoldsby1, Sharon Newburg-Rinn2

  • 1James Bell Associates.

Child Welfare
|February 28, 2024
PubMed

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Professionals and caregivers need better education on prenatal substance exposure effects. Improving knowledge can enhance care for children affected by prenatal substance and alcohol exposure.

Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Prenatal substance exposure (PSE) significantly impacts child welfare services.
  • Knowledge about PSE and its effects on children is inconsistent among child welfare professionals.
  • Caregivers often lack adequate information to support children with PSE, especially prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge levels of child welfare professionals and caregivers regarding PSE and PAE.
  • To identify the training and support needs of these groups.
  • To inform strategies for improving care for children with PSE.

Main Methods:

  • The study surveyed professionals in child welfare and caregivers.
  • Data collected focused on awareness of PSE/PAE and perceived training needs.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analyses were employed to understand knowledge gaps.

Main Results:

  • Significant variability in PSE/PAE knowledge was found among child welfare professionals.
  • Caregivers reported a need for more information and resources.
  • Identified gaps highlight a need for targeted educational interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced awareness and education on PSE/PAE are crucial for child welfare professionals.
  • Support systems for caregivers of children with PSE require strengthening.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches are needed to improve outcomes for children affected by PSE.

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