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Parents' motivation for seeing a physician.

Ruth Kirk Ertmann1, Margareta Söderström, Susanne Reventlow

  • 1The Research Unit for General Practice in Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ruth.ertmann@dadlnet.dk

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
|September 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Parents consult physicians for sick children when symptoms worsen or persist, especially when feeling overwhelmed or unprepared. This decision involves careful consideration of the child

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Parental decision-making in child health

Background:

  • Understanding parental triggers for seeking medical care is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Previous research indicates various factors influence healthcare-seeking behaviors in parents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the circumstances surrounding physician consultations for ill children.
  • To identify specific factors that trigger parents to seek medical advice.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with parents of young children.
  • Data collection involved a birth cohort of 20 families, utilizing diaries and questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Nine key factors influencing physician consultation were identified.

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  • Protracted or worsening symptoms were primary drivers for seeking medical care.
  • Parents' emotional state and logical reasoning significantly impacted their decision to consult.

    • Conclusions:

    • Parents consult physicians when they feel overtaxed, fearful, or inadequately equipped to manage a child's illness.
    • The decision to seek professional medical help is a carefully weighed choice for parents.