Evaluation of a Crib Distribution and Safe Sleep Educational Program to Reduce Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Death

Journal of Community Health
Trina C Salm WardShannon Brown

Abstract

To increase access to safe infant sleep surfaces and reduce risk of sleep-related infant deaths, the Georgia Department of Public Health implemented a portable crib distribution and safe sleep educational program. The aim of this evaluation was to compare parental knowledge and practices related to infant sleep before and after receipt of the safe sleep educational program and crib. A prospective, matched pre- and post-test cohort design with a follow-up survey was utilized to evaluate changes in knowledge and practices. Female participants were recruited through the county health department and met the following criteria: (1) between 32 and 40 weeks pregnant or within 3 months postpartum, and (2) demonstrated financial need. Participants completed a survey prior to the start of a group educational program and upon program completion. For those who agreed, a follow-up phone survey was conducted approximately 10 weeks after program completion or after the infant's birth. McNemar's Chi square tests were conducted to detect significant differences between specific items on pre-test, post-test, and follow-up surveys, and paired sample t tests were conducted to compare differences in knowledge and practice scores. A total of 132 par...Continue Reading

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Aug 7, 2019·Global Pediatric Health·Lauren B CovingtonMaureen M Black
May 1, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Trina C Salm WardSteven M Kogan
Jul 3, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Trina C Salm WardIman Naim
Sep 15, 2021·Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community·Barbara DorjulusJennifer Marshall
Jun 23, 2021·Pediatrics·Michael H GoodsteinUNKNOWN COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN, TASK FORCE ON SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

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