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The problem family and community medicine
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
|June 1, 1978
Summary
Problem families represent a significant population group, heavily reliant on social services. Their complex needs, including frequent health and developmental issues, necessitate targeted community support strategies.
Area of Science:
- Community Medicine
- Social Work
- Family Studies
Background:
- Problem families constitute 5-10% of the population.
- These families utilize 50-80% of social and corrective services.
- Understanding their characteristics is crucial for effective resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics of problem families.
- To analyze their dependency on social services.
- To explore family dynamics, including child-rearing, learning, and health issues.
Main Methods:
- Investigated social pathology in 16 root and 110 sub-families.
- Examined family dynamics, child-rearing practices, learning problems, and health status.
- Literature review on population statistics and service utilization.
Main Results:
- Problem families exhibit high rates of infections, injuries, and childhood disorders.
- Significant challenges in child rearing and learning were identified.
- A strong dependency on social and corrective services was confirmed.
Conclusions:
- Problem families present a complex set of social and health challenges.
- Administrative benefits exist in classifying these families as socially handicapped.
- Targeted interventions are essential for this vulnerable population group.