Civic Engagement: Family Perspectives on Health Policy and Voting Discussions Initiated by Primary Care Pediatricians

Abstract

Background: In an election year with considerable consequences for child health policy, mobilizing patients and families as advocates for children is vital. Little is known, however, about whether and how to engage caregivers around health policy issues affecting families and children. Our cross-sectional, mixed-methods study aimed to assess caregiver interest, acceptance, and perspectives on health policy discussions within the pediatric primary care context. Methods: Twenty-six semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with a consecutive sample of caregivers in three, urban pediatric primary care clinics. …