Maternity advice survey: sleeping position in Eastern Europe. MAS Study Group for WHO EURO region.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
To identify hospitals in Eastern Europe promoting front infant sleeping position. Questionnaires were distributed to maternity units in 22 countries during July to November 1999. A total of 489 hospitals in 20 countries responded. Preferred position in normal care units was back (26.6%), front (1. 8%), side (65%), or combination/none (6.6%). Corresponding recommendations at discharge were 17.4%, 3.5%, 73%, and 6.1%.
Medical subject headings
- Infant Care
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital
- Parents
- Patient Education as Topic
- Sleep
- Sudden Infant Death
- Supine Position