The utilization of health care services by children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Western Cape, South Africa

Includes bibliographical references. === Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a serious public health concern in the Western Cape. However, the burden that this condition places on the health care systems in this region is poorly understood. The research proposed here will evaluate the utilization of he...

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Main Author: Crede, Sarah
Other Authors: London, Leslie
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12386
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Summary:Includes bibliographical references. === Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a serious public health concern in the Western Cape. However, the burden that this condition places on the health care systems in this region is poorly understood. The research proposed here will evaluate the utilization of health care services by children with FAS and Partial Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (PFAS) in Cape Town. In addition this study will identify factors that are correlated with increased utilization of health care.