Publications by authors named "Dixie M Hedrick"
Article Synopsis
- Pregnant women considered high-risk drinkers participated in a multifaceted case management program aimed at reducing alcohol consumption and preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) during pregnancy.
- Results showed that children of women who underwent case management had better outcomes, with a lower incidence of FASD and fetal alcohol syndrome compared to those who received standard antenatal care.
- Although there were mixed results in neurodevelopmental scores at 18 months, by five years, the performance of both groups equalized on certain assessments, indicating potential long-term benefits from the case management intervention.
Objective: Utilize a random sample to estimate the prevalence, child traits, and maternal risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in a Southeastern United States county.
Methods: From all first-grade students (n = 1073) a simple random sample was drawn, and 32 % (n = 231) were consented. All 231 children were examined for dysmorphology and growth, 84 were tested and rated on neurobehavior, and 72 mothers were interviewed for maternal risk.
Background: Prevalence and characteristics of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have been described previously in this community.
Methods: Active case ascertainment methods were employed in a new cross-sectional study with Revised Institute of Medicine criteria among first grade students (n = 735) via dysmorphology examinations and neurobehavioral assessments. Their mothers were interviewed regarding risk factors.
Objective: To determine the characteristics of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and their mothers in a Midwestern city.
Methods: Case-control samples were drawn from 2 separate first-grade cohorts (combined N = 4,047) in every city school using different methods. In Cohort Sample 1, all consented small children (≤25th centile on height, weight, and/or head circumference) entered the study along with a random sample from all enrolled students.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the traits of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and identified maternal risk factors in a southeastern U.S. County using data from first-grade students, measuring physical growth and neurobehavioral issues. !* -
- Results showed that children with varying FASD diagnoses (FAS, PFAS, ARND) had distinct physical characteristics and behavioral problems, with maternal alcohol use being a significant risk factor, especially high consumption before pregnancy. !* -
- The findings also highlighted consistent prevalence rates of FASD across different races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, estimating at least 17.3 cases per 1,000 children in the studied population. !*
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in a city located in the Rocky Mountains, focusing on maternal risk factors.
- Children diagnosed with FASD were found to have significant developmental and behavioral challenges compared to typically developing peers, with their mothers displaying higher rates of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and additional social risk factors.
- The findings indicate a prevalence rate of FASD between 34.9 and 82.5 per 1,000 children, highlighting the need for awareness and intervention strategies in the community.
"The Dop System of Alcohol Distribution is Dead, but It's Legacy Lives On….".
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the decline of Dop, a labor payment system using alcohol, in a South African province and its connection to maternal alcohol consumption and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
- In 2010, although fewer mothers engaged in Dop, high rates of FASD persisted, especially in urban areas.
- Current drinking habits, influenced by the history of Dop, are linked to the prevalence and severity of FASD, despite no direct relationship found between Dop experience and heavy drinking or FASD diagnoses.