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Whilst experiences of caregivers raising children with FASD have been documented globally, there is little known regarding the experiences of caregivers in a remote Australian context and particularly, from an Australian Aboriginal perspective. 
Alcohol use during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. The exact amount, pattern, and critical period of exposure necessary for harm to occur are unclear, although official guidance often emphasizes precautionary abstention. The impacts on
This research studied the association of prospectively substantiated child maltreatment with problem alcohol use in adulthood. Neglect was associated with a lifetime CIDI diagnosis of an alcohol use disorder. Other types of child maltreatment were
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is increasingly recognized as being associated with a wide range of physical health problems, in addition to the well-defined neurocognitive difficulties that have been reported (Mattson et al., 2019). In line with
The purpose of this study published in 2019 was to understand the experiences and contextual factors that influence the ability of midwives to provide appropriate support to women regarding alcohol and other drug (AOD)e use during pregnancy, in the Queensland context
- Date:
- June 2020
- Journal name:
- International Journal of Childbirth
- Authors:
- Whitehead, Rosie O'Callaghan, Frances Gamble, Jenny Reid, Natasha
This study aimed to determine the degree to which maternal health practitioners adopted an Australian national policy guideline (Guideline 4B) on alcohol and breastfeeding into their everyday health practice and the factors associated with adoption.
Maternal healthcare practitioners (MHP) from across Australia were invited to take part in a semi-structured telephone interview (n = 19) to elicit their knowledge of a national alcohol policy guideline on alcohol and breastfeeding, their confidence
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) results in well‐characterised neurological, behavioural, and cognitive deficits in offspring. However, the effects on other health outcomes have not been comprehensively described. We used a systematic review
The consent and community engagement process for research with Indigenous communities is rarely evaluated. Research protocols are not always collaborative, inclusive or culturally respectful. If participants do not trust or understand the research,
Prenatal exposure to alcohol has adverse ramifications on foetal development resulting in developmental abnormalities and major congenital anomalies. Experimental studies have documented effects on kidney structure and function among offspring