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Maternal and Child Health Journal
Published in: Maternal and Child Health Journal 6/2017

Open Access 01-06-2017

Paediatricians’ Practice About SUDDEN Infant Death Syndrome in Catalonia, Spain

Authors: Federico de Luca, Esperanza L. Gómez-Durán, Josep Arimany-Manso

Published in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Issue 6/2017

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Abstract

Background SIDS is the major cause of death among healthy born infants in developed countries. Its causes are still unclear, but its risk can be reduced by implementing some simple active interventions. In Spain, limited attention was given to SIDS by the national healthcare system, and actual data on healthcare professionals’ practice on this topic was not available. This study explored for the first time paediatricians’ knowledge and practice about SIDS. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out between November 2012 and April 2013 in Catalonia, and reached 1202 paediatricians. The response rate was 46%. Results 94% of respondents perceived themselves as qualified for giving advice and recommendations about SIDS to parents, but only 58% recognized the supine position as the safest position and recommended the supine position exclusively to parents. Seniority and ‘having received a specific training about SIDS’ were detrimental to paediatricians’ knowledge. Discussion Efforts should be made in order to improve paediatricians’ knowledge and practice about SIDS. Specific refresher trainings are highly recommended, and should especially target paediatricians with higher seniority. These trainings could be provided as optional modules, as we could see that the paediatricians who would most benefit from them are already aware of the need to refresh their knowledge.
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Metadata
Title
Paediatricians’ Practice About SUDDEN Infant Death Syndrome in Catalonia, Spain
Authors
Federico de Luca
Esperanza L. Gómez-Durán
Josep Arimany-Manso
Publication date
01-06-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Maternal and Child Health Journal / Issue 6/2017
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-016-2225-4

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