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Supporting Parents Through the COVID-19 Pandemic-Swedish Child Health Services Nurses' Experiences: A Cross-Sectional
Marie Golsäter1,2, Heléne Appelgren Engström3,4, Maria Harder3,4
1CHILD Research Group, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
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|April 30, 2025
Summary
Child Health Services nurses adapted parental support during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting increased parental loneliness. Findings emphasize the need for person-centered, group-based support to enhance parental security and child health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Nursing
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted parental well-being and support systems.
- Child Health Services (CHS) play a crucial role in providing parental support.
- Understanding nurses' experiences is vital for adapting services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Child Health Services nurses' experiences with adjusting parental support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To understand how nurses responded to parental loneliness and concerns about parenthood.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design utilizing self-reported data.
- A study-specific questionnaire was administered to 130 Child Health Services nurses in Sweden.
- Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Parental support within Child Health Services partially changed during the pandemic.
- Group-based support was reduced and replaced by individual visits.
- Parents reported increased feelings of loneliness and isolation in their parenting role.
Conclusions:
- Findings can inform the development of parental support services post-pandemic.
- There is a need for more person-centered and group-based parental support within Child Health Services.
- Enhanced group support can foster parental security and promote child health.
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