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Expanding Child Health Screenings Through School-Community Partnerships
Ellen M McCabe1, Nakia C Best, Sheryl Bennett
1Ellen M. McCabe is an assistant professor at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing in New York City, from which Emma Johnson recently graduated. Nakia C. Best is an assistant professor at the Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine. Sheryl Bennett is an assistant professor at the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno. Beth E. Jameson is an assistant professor at the Seton Hall University College of Nursing in South Orange, NJ. Contact author: Ellen M. McCabe, em3766@hunter.cuny.edu . The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
School-community partnerships are vital for essential child health screenings, including vision, hearing, dental, and mental health. Collaboration ensures timely follow-up care, promoting health equity and optimal child well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Public Health Initiatives
- Health Equity
Background:
- Child health screenings are crucial but frequently neglected components of pediatric medical care.
- Social determinants of health significantly impact children's well-being, necessitating targeted interventions.
- Existing health disparities require proactive strategies to promote health equity in childhood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review four key childhood health screenings: vision, hearing, dental, and mental health.
- To explore the role of school-community partnerships in facilitating these screenings.
- To discuss strategies for ensuring diagnostic follow-up and treatment after screenings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on childhood health screenings and school-community collaborations.
- Analysis of the impact of social determinants of health on children's access to care.
- Identification of best practices for implementing vision, hearing, dental, and mental health screenings in school settings.
Main Results:
- School-community partnerships are effective in increasing the reach and impact of child health screenings.
- Collaborative efforts can mitigate the effects of social determinants of health on children's health outcomes.
- Integrated screening approaches improve early detection and access to necessary follow-up care.
Conclusions:
- Implementing comprehensive child health screenings through school-community partnerships is essential for promoting health equity.
- These collaborations are key to addressing health disparities and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all children.
- Further development of such partnerships can significantly enhance the overall well-being of children.
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