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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
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
This systematic review updates the evidence for the effectiveness of FASD prevention interventions in Indigenous/Aboriginal populations internationally, and in specific populations in North America and New Zealand, and offers recommendations for
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a significant public health issue in Australia that is poorly diagnosed, chronic and costly. FASD is a diffuse acquired brain injury secondary to prenatal alcohol exposure. The prevalence rate of FASD among
This article examines the framing of the issue in news media and pregnancy and parenting websites during 2013-2014, with particular attention to the two most prominent frames of 'contested evidence and advice' and 'women's rights'. Publication: 
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness, cost and cost-effectiveness of a multi-strategy practice change intervention in increasing antenatal care addressing the consumption of alcohol by pregnant women. Publication: Implementation
FASD is a significant public health concern that is currently under-recognised and under-diagnosed in Australia. A new Commonwealth FASD Strategy (2018–2028) is being developed and the Australian Government has announced significant funding for the