Parental knowledge on infant crying and abusive head trauma and relevant shaking behaviors in China.

Background: This study aims to characterize the knowledge about infant crying and abusive head trauma (AHT), and shaking behaviors in parents of children in China, which are lacking currently.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2020. We collected information about the knowledge of the typical patterns of infant crying and AHT, and asked about beliefs of the effects of violent shaking on children's health, and shaking behavior among parents.