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Child health service's response to early feeding and behaviour problems: changes in parental perceptions 1970-93
M Magnusson1, M J Garrett, C Sundelin
1Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Sweden. margaretha.magnusson@pediatrik.uu.se
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|November 24, 1999
Summary
Parental concerns about child behavior and feeding issues fluctuated over time, with service organization impacting help-seeking and satisfaction. Focused pediatric nursing services improved parental engagement with child health services.
Area of Science:
- Health Systems Research
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Health Services
Background:
- Parental perceptions of child feeding and behavioral issues are crucial for early intervention.
- Understanding parental engagement with child health services is vital for effective healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure changes in parental perceptions of child feeding/behavioral problems.
- To assess shifts in parents' willingness to use child health services.
- To evaluate parental satisfaction with advice received from healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- Repetitive cross-sectional study design.
- Three surveys conducted in 1970, 1988, and 1993.
- Random sampling of parents with children aged 6-18 months in Uppsala, Sweden.
Main Results:
- Perceived feeding/behavioral problems decreased until 1988, then increased in 1993.
- Help-seeking inclination and perceived advice benefit declined 1970-1988, then rose in 1993.
- Parental engagement was higher with specialized pediatric nurses than generalist district nurses.
Conclusions:
- Parental willingness to use and satisfaction with child health services are influenced by service organization.
- Specialized pediatric nursing services may enhance parental engagement and perceived value of advice.
- Findings suggest organizational focus on pediatric care improves child health service outcomes.