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Alcohol-screening instruments for pregnant women.

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: According to new studies, even low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure can negatively affect the developing fetus, thereby increasing the importance of identifying women who drink during pregnancy. In response, researchers have developed several simple alcohol-screening instruments for use with pregnant women. These instruments, which can be administered quickly and easily, have been evaluated and found to be effective. Because of the potential adverse consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure, short screening questionnaires are worthwhile preventive measures when combined with appropriate followup.

Source: PubMed Central

Author: G Chang

Institutions: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Awards: AN ENHANCED BRIEF INTERVENTION FOR PRENATAL ALCOHOL USE, Patients, Clincs, and Systems: Screening for Alcohol Use