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Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

1996

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Graduate Nursing

First Advisor

Barbara Goddard

Keywords

fetal alcohol syndrome, alcohol use among pregnant women

Abstract

This exploratory study describes the knowledge a group of mothers has about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Mothers enrolled at Eastern South Dakota WIG clinics were surveyed using a FAS knowledge test. In this sample, 90% (N=99) of the subjects reported abstinence and 10% reported some alcohol drinking during their pregnancy. FAS knowledge was poor in 16%, moderate in 67%, and good in 17% of the sample. Significant relationships were found between years of education completed and FAS knowledge and number of children birthed and FAS knowledge level. There was no statistical difference between FAS knowledge and whether subjects were drinkers or non-drinkers. FAS information sources included high school, physicians, and magazines. Most abstainers did not drink because they believed that alcohol might harm their baby. This information can be used by all health care professionals who educate women about FAS. Although education does not guarantee a behavior change, it does allow people to make informed decisions.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Pregnant women -- Alcohol use

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

106

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Rights

Copyright © 1996 Patricia Goeden. All rights reserved

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