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https://doi.org/10.3325/cmj.2024.65.76
The knowledge about long-term consequences of preterm birth among health professionals, educational professionals, and parents in Slovenia
Kaja Hacin Beyazoglu
; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Darja Paro-Panjan
; Department of Neonatology, Division of Paediatrics, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Breda Šušteršič
; Developmental Department, Health Centre Domžale, Domžale, Slovenia
Jana Kodrič
; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Sažetak
Aim To assess the knowledge about the long-term consequences of preterm birth and the need for training and information among various professionals working with preterm children and parents of preterm children.
Methods In February and March 2018, physicians, psychologists, special education needs teachers, teachers,
preschool teachers, and parents (N=488) filled in the Preterm Birth-Knowledge Scale and a survey regarding their
perceptions and attitudes toward working with preterm
children.
Results Physicians and psychologists were most knowledgeable among the groups about the long-term consequences of preterm birth. Teachers, preschool teachers,
and parents had significantly lower knowledge (F=23.18,
P<0.001). The majority of professionals indicated that they
did not feel adequately equipped to support the learning and development of preterm children and that they
had not received sufficient training in this area. More than
half indicated that they had received no formal training.
In general, the participants tended to underestimate the
long-term problems of preterm children.
Conclusion The findings underscore the importance of
integrating the issue of the long-term outcomes of preterm birth and working with preterm children into formal
education, and in other forms of educational activities.
Ključne riječi
Hrčak ID:
331938
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.4.2024.
Posjeta: 151 *