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ERIC Number: EJ1465855
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1366-8250
EISSN: EISSN-1469-9532
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Healthcare Workers in New Zealand
Joanna Ting Wai Chu1,2,3; Holly Wilson1; Sophia Pi1; Jessica C. McCormack1,4; Samantha Marsh1; David Newcombe1,3; Chris Bullen5
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v50 n1 p10-20 2025
Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Healthcare professionals (HCP) are key in prevention, diagnosis, and supporting individuals with FASD. This study explored the FASD knowledge, attitudes, and practices among HCP in Aotearoa, New Zealand (NZ). Methods: We conducted an online survey of HCP working in NZ. The survey measured knowledge of FASD, beliefs and attitudes about FASD, experiences and practices with FASD and future training. Results: Of the 96 participants, more than 90% self-reported a good or very good understanding of FASD, and around half had a patient with FASD. However, less than half felt prepared to support someone with FASD. Participants identified lack of professional training, services, and funding as barriers to support individuals with FASD. Conclusion: We identified a need to provide training and promote awareness and recognition for HCP to support individuals with FASD.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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Author Affiliations: 1Social and Community Health, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; 2Centre for Arts and Social Transformation, Faculty of Arts and Social Work, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; 3Centre for Addiction Research, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; 4Department of Food Science, The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; 5National Institute for Health Innovation, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand