Effectiveness of public health practices against shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma in Japan

Public Health
Takeo Fujiwara

Abstract

Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of educational materials on infant crying to change caregivers' knowledge and behaviours related to shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) using selected samples in randomized controlled trials. This study investigated the impact of public health practices to prevent SBS/AHT in Japan through the use of educational materials. Cross-sectional study. The intervention was comprised of two parts: (1) the screening of an educational DVD at a prenatal class; and (2) the distribution of a public health pamphlet at a postnatal home visit. Expectant parents watched a DVD (The Period of PURPLE Crying) about the features of infant crying and recommended behaviours (walking away if frustrated in the event of unsoothable crying, sharing information on crying with other caregivers) at a preterm parenting class held at eight months' gestation. A postnatal home-visit service was implemented in which a maternity nurse distributed a pamphlet to explain information about infant crying. Before the four-month health check-up, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to assess exposure to these public health practices and outcome variables (i.e. infant crying knowledge, walk...Continue Reading

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