Morse B A, Idelson R K, Sachs W H, Weiner L, Kaplan L C
Boston University School of Medicine, MA.
J Subst Abuse. 1992;4(2):187-95. doi: 10.1016/0899-3289(92)90018-s.
Since the identification of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in 1973, significant inroads have been made towards understanding the effects of alcohol on fetal development. However, it is not clear if these findings are considered clinically relevant by pediatricians. This survey was designed to assess clinical knowledge, practice, and attitudes concerning alcohol-related birth defects. Data were collected in a questionnaire that was mailed to 234 randomly selected Massachusetts pediatricians. Responses suggest that a substantial proportion of pediatricians have knowledge about the effects of alcohol on pregnancy. However, many considered themselves unprepared to deal with this topic. More physicians suspected FAS/FAE than made the diagnosis. Almost three fourths reported they would find professional education in this area helpful. Broader dissemination of research findings in clinically relevant formats and improving the sense of preparedness among pediatricians have the potential to improve the care of children born to heavily drinking pregnant women.
自1973年发现胎儿酒精综合征（FAS）以来，在了解酒精对胎儿发育的影响方面已取得重大进展。然而，尚不清楚儿科医生是否认为这些发现具有临床相关性。本调查旨在评估有关酒精相关出生缺陷的临床知识、实践和态度。通过向随机挑选的234名马萨诸塞州儿科医生邮寄问卷来收集数据。调查结果表明，相当一部分儿科医生了解酒精对妊娠的影响。然而，许多人认为自己没有准备好应对这个话题。怀疑胎儿酒精综合征/胎儿酒精效应（FAS/FAE）的医生比做出诊断的医生更多。近四分之三的医生报告称，他们认为该领域的专业教育会有所帮助。以临床相关形式更广泛地传播研究结果并提高儿科医生的准备意识，有可能改善重度饮酒孕妇所生孩子的护理情况。
