Knowledge and opinions of professional groups concerning Fasd in the UK
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11940485 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raja Mukherjee (0000-0002-2171-928X, Specialist FASD Behavioural Clinic, UK, corresponding author), Elizabeth Wray (Specialist FASD Behavioural Clinic, UK), Leopold Curfs (0000-0001-9154-1395, Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands), Sheila Hollins (0000-0001-5508-406X, St George's, University of London) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 212-224 |
| Publication date | 2015-09-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Adoption & Fostering (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-5759 • E-ISSN: 1740-469X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0308575915598931 |
| OpenAlex | W2333328942 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 31 |
While information from other countries suggests varying degrees of knowledge about foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), understanding of the condition among UK health professionals is unclear. This mixed methodology study aims to ascertain the UK picture. It comprised a standardised FASD questionnaire completed by 505 professionals and focus groups using semi-structured interviews. Among those professionals who attended focus groups, five broad themes were identified: lack of knowledge: need for consistent guidance; stigma: need for early intervention; and need for support services. The study highlights a need for training and improved recognition by professionals. Reluctance to diagnose could be due to associated stigma and therefore not merely reflect lack of knowledge. As an avoidable disorder the importance of prevention, as well as early identification of FASD to avert secondary disabilities such as mental health issues, highlights the need for specialist diagnostic and support services
Focus group · Health care · Health professionals · Identification (biology · Intervention (counseling · Medical education · Mental health · Psychiatry · Stigma (botany · Gestational Diabetes Research and Management · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Nursing · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Psychology
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (Fasd) and youth firesetting
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and confabulation in psycholegal settings
Advancing social work curriculum to challenge Fasd-related stigma and promote strengths-based family engagement
Evaluating the Difference in Neuropsychological Profiles of Individuals with Fasd Based on the Number of Sentinel Facial Features
Caregivers' experiences and perceptions of suicidality among their children and youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Perspectives of Policymakers and Service Providers on Why Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Remain Unabated in South Africa
Stakeholder perspectives on the stigma of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Ascertaining risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder at initial health assessments for children in care
Exploring the experiences of social workers in working with children suspected to have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
People talk about Fasd diagnosis but barely any young people are asked about it”
| Unique citing works | 10 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,25 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2024 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |