Estimation of Awareness of Acts and Information on Sleep Safety in Those Parents that Have 0-13-month-old Babies
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine - Year 2020, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to determine if the parents who have a 0-13-month-old baby in Zonguldak were aware of acts and information regarding sleep safety. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The study sample comprised parents who lived in Zonguldak City Center and agreed to participate in the study (n=198). Data were collected through face to face interview techniques and questionnaires. The SPSS 16.0 program was used for statistical evaluation. Results: The mean age of the babies was 6.97±4.04 months (1-13 months), and 50.5% of them were boys. The study revealed that 47.0% of parents were not aware of sleep safety, and 63.1% were unaware of Sudden İnfant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It was noted that 63.1% of parents lay their babies on the side, and 48.0% shared the same bed with their babies. Moreover, pillow use during sleep was noted to be 72.7%. Conclusion: The study determined that parents were unaware of SIDS and sleep safety guidelines, as described by the American Association of Pediatrics and preferred by the health personnel. It was determined that according to parents’ position, which is the safe stand, the most preferred is that side position.
Authors and Affiliations
Tülay Kuzlu Ayyıldız, Sümeyye Özdemir, Aysel Topan, Elif Cebeci, Nazife Kuzlu, Merve Toplu
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- DOI 10.4274/jtsm.galenos.2020.63634
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