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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
PubMed

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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.
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