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dc.contributor.authorPassmore, H.
dc.contributor.authorGiglia, Roslyn
dc.contributor.authorWatkins, R.
dc.contributor.authorMutch, R.
dc.contributor.authorMarriott, R.
dc.contributor.authorPestell, C.
dc.contributor.authorZubrick, S.
dc.contributor.authorRainsford, C.
dc.contributor.authorWalker, N.
dc.contributor.authorFitzpatrick, J.
dc.contributor.authorFreeman, J.
dc.contributor.authorKippin, N.
dc.contributor.authorSafe, B.
dc.contributor.authorBower, C.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T11:50:34Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T11:50:34Z
dc.date.created2016-07-14T19:30:15Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.citationPassmore, H. and Giglia, R. and Watkins, R. and Mutch, R. and Marriott, R. and Pestell, C. and Zubrick, S. et al. 2016. Study protocol for screening and diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) among young people sentenced to detention in Western Australia. BMJ Open. 6 (6): Article ID e012184.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15561
dc.identifier.doi10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012184
dc.description.abstract

Introduction: Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause lifelong disability, including physical, cognitive and behavioural deficits, known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Among individuals with FASD, engagement with justice services is common. Little is known about the prevalence of FASD among young people engaged with the Australian justice system. This study aims to establish FASD prevalence among sentenced young people in detention in Western Australia (WA), and use the findings to develop a screening tool for use among young people entering detention. Translation of these results will guide the management and support of young people in detention and will have significant implications on the lives of young people with FASD and the future of Australian youth justice services. Methods and analysis: Any sentenced young person in WA aged 10-17...years 11...months is eligible to participate. Young people are assessed for FASD by a multidisciplinary team. Standardised assessment tools refined for the Australian context are used, acknowledging the language and social complexities involved. Australian diagnostic guidelines for FASD will be applied. Information is obtained from young people, responsible adults, teachers and custodial officers. Individualised results and management plans for each young person are communicated to the young person and responsible adult. Prevalence of FASD will be reported and multivariate methods used to identify variables most predictive of FASD and to optimise the predictive value of screening. Ethics and dissemination: Approvals have been granted by the WA Aboriginal Health Ethics Committee, University of WA Human Research Ethics Committee, Department of Corrective Services, and Department for Child Protection and Family Support. Anonymised findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations and the media. Extensive consultation with stakeholders (including government agencies, detention centre staff, community service providers, the young people and their families or carers) will be ongoing until findings are disseminated and translated.

dc.publisherBM J Group
dc.titleStudy protocol for screening and diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) among young people sentenced to detention in Western Australia
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume6
dcterms.source.number6
dcterms.source.titleBMJ Open
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This open access article is distributed under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

curtin.departmentSchool of Public Health
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