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Knowledge and Intentions of French Adults Regarding Abusive Head Trauma in Infants: An Online Survey

Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Summary

Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading cause of infant mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental disability, yet existing prevention programmes have shown limited effectiveness in reducing its incidence. This may reflect insufficient understanding of upstream determinants of behaviour, including population-level knowledge of AHT. This cross-sectional online study aims to assess AHT-related knowledge, behavioural intentions, and their determinants in a sample representative of the French adult population aged 18-80 years. Participants will be recruited through a quota-based online panel and social media. Participants will complete a standardised procedure including exposure to short videos depicting either a shaking gesture (dangerous) or non-dangerous infant-handling behaviors (playing, rocking), followed by questionnaires assessing interpretation of the gesture, knowledge of its consequences, and AHT-related knowledge. After standardised information on AHT is provided, behavioral intentions and theoretical knowledge will be reassessed. This study will provide the first nationally representative data on AHT-related knowledge in France and inform the development of targeted, evidence-based prevention strategies.

Official title: Knowledge and Behavioural Intentions of French Adults (18-80 Years) Regarding Abusive Head Trauma in Infants: Description and Associated Determinants From an Online Survey

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