Is There Evidence To Show That Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Can Be Prevented?.

Murphy-Brennan, Majella G.; Oei, Tian P. S.

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ERIC Number: EJ589131

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2379

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Is There Evidence To Show That Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Can Be Prevented?

Murphy-Brennan, Majella G.; Oei, Tian P. S.

Journal of Drug Education, v29 n1 p5-24 1999

Reviews the effectiveness of prevention programs in reducing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Results reveal that prevention programs, to date, have been successful in raising awareness of FAS; however this awareness has not been translated into behavioral changes in high-risk drinkers as consumption levels in this group have increased. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community Programs, Counseling, Cultural Context, Drinking, Ethics, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mass Media Effects, Pregnancy, Prevention, Program Evaluation, Research, School Activities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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