Keywords

Shaken Baby Syndrome; Abusive Head Trauma; Pediatric Nursing; Health Education; Low-Income Populations; Child Abuse Prevention

Abstract

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious issue that affects infants, especially in low-income communities. This paper examines ways to prevent SBS through education, advocacy, and nurse-led interventions. Fifteen articles published between 2001 and 2025 were reviewed, with a focus on risk factors, prevention programs, and the role of health visitors in the United Kingdom. The research shows that poverty, parental stress, and low social support increase the risk of abusive head trauma. The thesis explores the range of intervention measures that have been successful to prevent SBS. Health visitors play a critical role, providing community-based support, culturally sensitive guidance, and assistance to families facing social and structural challenges. SBS also carries significant financial implications, making prevention beneficial not only for families but also from an economic perspective. This literature review demonstrates that combining caregiver education, professional support, and public health strategies may lower SBS rates, help families, and protect the children in our community. These findings are important for pediatric nursing and for designing programs aimed at high-risk populations.

Thesis Completion Year

2026

Thesis Completion Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair

Dr. Isaiah Moser

College

College of Nursing

Thesis Discipline

Nursing

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

UCF Cocoa

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