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    Single-parent families face increased psychosocial issues due to divorce or separation. Family physicians can mitigate stress and health problems by assessing and supporting these families using tools like PRACTICE.

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    • Psychosocial Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Single-parent families are rising, surpassing death as a cause.
    • These families experience increased stress, psychosocial problems, and illness.
    • Major life events like divorce and separation contribute to this trend.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the role of family physicians in managing single-parent family challenges.
    • To introduce an assessment tool for identifying stressors in single-parent families.
    • To differentiate coping strategies among divorced, widowed, and never-married single parents.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized system theory for family assessment.
    • Developed and applied the 'PRACTICE' acronym as an assessment tool.
    • Described coping mechanisms of various single-parent groups.

    Main Results:

    • Divorce, separation, and lone parenting are key drivers of single-parent family formation.
    • A non-judgmental, systems-theory approach aids in assessment.
    • The 'PRACTICE' tool identifies potential problem areas.
    • Distinct coping strategies exist among divorced, widowed, and never-married single parents.

    Conclusions:

    • Family physicians play a crucial role in preventing morbidity and mortality in single-parent families.
    • Effective assessment, using tools like 'PRACTICE', guides management strategies.
    • Understanding diverse coping mechanisms is vital for supporting single-parent families.