ArticleBMC public health2018
Exploring service providers' perspectives on the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in South Africa: a qualitative study.
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- Perceptions of perinatal alcohol use and treatment needs in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- The role of general practitioners in Reunion in detecting alcohol use in pregnant women and identifying fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2023Article
- Multifaceted case management during pregnancy is associated with better child outcomes and less fetal alcohol syndrome.Annals of medicine · 2023Article
- Community-based counselling programme for pregnant women with alcohol problems in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study of the views of pregnant women and healthcare professionals.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Reducing the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD through social services: promising results from the FAR SEAS pilot project.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- A pooled prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in South Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2021Article
- Policy Requirements for the Prevention and Management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in South Africa: A Policy Brief.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- A guideline for the prevention and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in South Africa.BMC health services research · 2019Article
- The Distribution of Available Prevention and Management Interventions for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (2007 to 2017): Implications for Collaborative Actions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Review
- To what extent is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder considered in policy-related documents in South Africa? A document review.Health research policy and systems · 2019Review
- Policymakers' Perspectives Towards Developing a Guideline to Inform Policy on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundFetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is among the leading causes of developmental and intellectual disabilities in individuals. Although efforts are being made toward the prevention and management of FASD in South Africa, the prevalence remains high. The sustained high prevalence could be attributed to several factors, including the lack of policy for a coordinated effort to prevent, diagnose and manage FASD nationally. In this study, our aim was to explore the perspectives of service providers (health and allied professionals, teachers, social workers) on the prevention and management of FASD towards developing a guideline to inform policy.
methodGuided by the exploratory qualitative research design, we purposively sampled relevant service providers in the field of FASD prevention and management for focus group discussions. Nine of these discussions were conducted with to eight participants per discussion session. The discussants were asked various questions on the current and required interventions and practices for the prevention and management of FASD. Following the Framework Method, data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using the thematic content analysis approach.
resultsOur findings show that aspects of the prevention and management of alcohol-related conditions are present in various policies. However, there is no clear focus on coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts for a more comprehensive approach to the prevention and management of FASD. The participants recognized the need for specific requirements on broad-based preventive awareness programs, training and support for parents and caregivers, inclusive education in mainstream schools and training of relevant professionals.
conclusionComprehensive and coordinated prevention and management programs guided by a specific policy could improve the prevention and management of FASD. Policy formulation demonstrates commitment from the government, highlights the importance of the condition, and elaborates on context-specific prevention and management protocols.
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