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Parental opinions about attending parent support groups.

K Smith1, D Gabard, D Dale

  • 1National Center for Case Management and Automation, Los Angeles, CA 90054.

Children'S Health Care : Journal of the Association for the Care of Children'S Health
|January 3, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Parent support groups for children with special health care needs are often underattended. This study surveyed 45 families to identify participation barriers and facilitators for improving attendance.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Family Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Parent support groups are a common resource for families of children with special health care needs.
  • Despite expressed interest, these groups frequently suffer from low attendance rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors influencing participation in parent support groups.
  • To identify reasons for poor attendance and strategies to enhance engagement.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 45 families with children requiring special health care.
  • The survey collected data on participant demographics, motivations for attending, and barriers to participation.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of survey responses revealed key demographic characteristics of attendees.

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  • Common barriers to attendance included scheduling conflicts and lack of perceived relevance.
  • Factors encouraging attendance involved flexible scheduling and targeted group topics.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding parent needs and addressing logistical barriers are crucial for successful support group programming.
    • Implementing suggested strategies can improve attendance and the effectiveness of parent support groups for families with special health care needs.