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Impacts of raising a child with a feeding difficulty in Aotearoa New Zealand

Stacey-Louise Corney1, Givona Rush1, Sarah A Taylor2

  • 1Speech-language Therapist, School of Psychology, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|June 6, 2024
PubMed

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Financial and psychological challenges significantly impact families with children facing feeding difficulties. Many parents experience strain due to work barriers and non-medical costs, highlighting a need for better support systems.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric feeding disorders
  • Health economics
  • Parental mental health

Background:

  • Economic barriers to support for pediatric feeding difficulties cause significant parental stress and child health risks.
  • Children with feeding difficulties may develop negative relationships with food and face health issues like malnutrition or choking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the financial and psychological impact on parents and caregivers of children with feeding difficulties in Aotearoa.
  • To identify specific barriers contributing to financial strain and psychological distress.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 88 parents/caregivers of children with feeding difficulties in Aotearoa.
  • The survey included 34 questions, primarily multiple-choice, with open-ended responses for detailed insights.

Main Results:

  • 64.3% of families reported a significant, albeit small, impact from raising a child with feeding difficulties.
  • 36.4% of respondents indicated a moderate to significant financial impact.
  • Barriers to employment and childcare, alongside non-medical expenses, exacerbated financial and psychological strain.

Conclusions:

  • Families raising children with feeding difficulties face considerable financial and psychological burdens.
  • Parents often struggle to access adequate support for their own wellbeing.
  • Addressing economic barriers is crucial for improving family outcomes and child health.

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