Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in China

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a term which describes a wide range of possible effects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, such as fetal alcohol syndrome, alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorders, and other alcohol-related birth defects. This article will review issues relating t...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric neuropsychology 2017-03, Vol.3 (1), p.53-60
Main Authors: Wang, Yuan Yuan, D’Amato, Rik Carl
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol use
Alcoholism
Archaeology
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Child and School Psychology
Chinese culture
Education
Epidemiology
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Gender
Health services
Mental health care
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Pediatrics
Pregnancy
Prenatal care
Psychology
Review Article
Rural areas
Society
Urban areas
Womens health
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Summary:Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a term which describes a wide range of possible effects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, such as fetal alcohol syndrome, alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorders, and other alcohol-related birth defects. This article will review issues relating to FASD in China, which is the most populated country in the world. Information on the epidemiology of alcohol use during pregnancy, particularly as it relates to the unique cultural aspects of China, is provided. It is clear that schools, the government, mental health services, and the medical community do not have a clear conceptualization of serving children with FASD and that FASD-related research in China is lacking. However, there are some noticeable unique FASD prevention strategies in China, including social pressure, the influence of the one-child policy, premarital education, and mandatory premarital examinations. Prevention strategies promoting a decrease in drinking during pregnancy are provided in the form of mandated alcohol warning labels, new polices on alcohol regulation, and an increase in the education level of women. It is important for psychologists to provide cultural-specific suggestions in order to achieve effective and sufficient prevention and intervention for children with FASD concerns in China.
ISSN:2199-2681
2199-2673
DOI:10.1007/s40817-017-0029-0