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ArticleSurgical neurology international2026

Parental awareness, knowledge, and attitude about shaken baby syndrome: A cross-sectional study.

Thekra Albeshri, Asmaa Abdullah Altarqi, Mohammed Alsouri, Abdullah Alzebali, Ghadi Hamid Almesbahi, Shumukh Ali Almalki, Alaa Alkhotani

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Thekra AlbeshriDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Asmaa Abdullah AltarqiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Ibn Sina National College, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlsouriDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah AlzebaliDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ghadi Hamid AlmesbahiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Shumukh Ali AlmalkiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa AlkhotaniDepartment of Pathology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: In shaken baby syndrome (SBS), the brain tissue is caused to move back and forth inside the skull, resulting in bruising and tearing of the brain and leading to irreversible brain damage. Understanding mothers' knowledge and attitudes toward SBS is helpful for the development of effective interventions, such as educational programs, to prevent SBS and its devastating consequences in newborns and infants. As such, the objectives of this study were to investigate parental perceptions and attitudes regarding SBS. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional, descriptive investigation conducted between June 2024 and March 2025. Utilizing validated electronic questionnaires, the aim of this work was to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes of parents in Saudi Arabia's western region regarding SBS, and to identify the sources and factors linked to SBS information. Results: A total of 409 parents participated in the study. There was a notable difference in terms of gender ( Conclusion: Parents show a low level of awareness and understanding regarding SBS. Incorporating SBS awareness into prenatal education and public health initiatives could significantly contribute to the prevention of child abuse and its dire repercussions.

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Educational interventionsInfant brain injuryMaternal awarenessPreventive measuresShaken baby syndrome

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