Abstract
Purpose of Review
The objective of the current contribution is to propose an evidence-based, six-step approach to develop effective programs for prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Recent Findings
Despite widespread campaigns aimed to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure, the number of affected children continues to be high. Current strategies to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure may be ineffective or counterproductive. However, proven principles of health promotion could be applied to reduce drinking in pregnancy. One such approach is Intervention Mapping (IM), a six-step procedure based on proven principles to change behaviors.
Summary
FASD affects all communities and is an underestimated problem worldwide. Programs based on proven principles of behavior change are warranted. Program developers can use pre-existing protocols and strategies from evidence-based practice, such as Intervention Mapping. Developers who plan their preventive programs in a systematic and evidence-based manner increase the chances of success in reducing prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD.
Keywords
Fetal alcohol syndromeFetal alcohol spectrum disorder(s)Health educationPreventionInterventionPrenatal alcohol exposure
This article is part of the Topical Collection on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The objective of the current contribution is to propose an evidence-based, six-step approach to develop effective programs for prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Recent Findings
Despite widespread campaigns aimed to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure, the number of affected children continues to be high. Current strategies to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure may be ineffective or counterproductive. However, proven principles of health promotion could be applied to reduce drinking in pregnancy. One such approach is Intervention Mapping (IM), a six-step procedure based on proven principles to change behaviors.
Summary
FASD affects all communities and is an underestimated problem worldwide. Programs based on proven principles of behavior change are warranted. Program developers can use pre-existing protocols and strategies from evidence-based practice, such as Intervention Mapping. Developers who plan their preventive programs in a systematic and evidence-based manner increase the chances of success in reducing prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD.
Keywords
Fetal alcohol syndromeFetal alcohol spectrum disorder(s)Health educationPreventionInterventionPrenatal alcohol exposure
This article is part of the Topical Collection on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 229-234 |
| Journal | Current Developmental Disorders Reports |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2016 |
Keywords
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder(s)
- Health Education
- Prevention
- Intervention
- Prenatal alcohol exposure