Opinions Of Parents Research Articles

Perception, attitude, and opinion of parents of cleft lip and palate patients treated with nasoalveolar molding (NAM): A cross-sectional questionnaire study.

The main goal of the nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is to mitigate the initial severity of the cleft, facilitating the subsequent surgical procedures. Nevertheless, the use of the appliance entails high stress levels for families. The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions, attitudes, and opinions of parents whose cleft-affected children underwent treatment using the NAM technique. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted on a cohort of relatives of infants born with cleft lip and palate who were treated with the NAM appliance. The parents completed a 59-item questionnaire that had been previously validated. The initial cohort consisted of 104 families. The level of satisfaction was high, and there was a direct correlation with early diagnosis. Satisfaction levels varied depending on the cleft type, with a decrease in cases of bilateral presentation. Satisfaction was influenced by the newborns' adaptation and the absence of complications. Parents who exhibited lower levels of satisfaction contemplated terminating the treatment. Parents expressed high satisfaction with NAM treatment, due to effective management and understanding. Bilateral clefts and delayed diagnosis can significantly impact satisfaction. These results emphasize the importance of personalized approaches to address challenges in NAM treatment, particularly in instances of bilateral clefts and delayed diagnoses.

Pandemic perspectives from detained youth during COVID-19: Bridging the knowledge gap for future safeguards.

Despite the worsening health disparities among youth in detention during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been minimal exploration into the pandemic experiences of detained youth and opportunities for pandemic mitigation. This paper analyzes the perspectives of youth in detention on the pandemic, including the effect of the pandemic on their detention experience and their perceptions about COVID-19 vaccination. The study used purposive sampling to recruit 16 participants (aged 14-17 years) from two juvenile detention centers in the urban Midwest. We conducted semi-structured interviews and analyzed verbatim transcripts using a hybrid deductive-inductive approach and thematic analysis. Four themes emerged: 1) personal experience influenced youth perceptions of pandemic severity and risk; 2) distrust and misconceptions contributed to youth vaccine hesitancy or refusal; 3) desired opportunities and parental opinion motivated youth to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and 4) pandemic mitigation strategies negatively impacted youths' detention center experience. Study findings identify opportunities for detention centers to minimize the negative impacts of pandemic mitigation strategies on youth in detention, expand vaccination knowledge and uptake, and build trust to positively impact the health and wellbeing of detained youth currently and during future pandemics.

Parental and Teacher Perspectives on Children’s Use of the Internet

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of technology and the internet was highlighted when teachers were encouraged to prepare teaching materials, so that online classes could be conducted smoothly and children`s education could continue. This form of teaching and activities, as well as isolation itself, resulted in children spending hours in front of the screen. The paper will present the results of a survey of the opinions of teachers (N=43) and parents of school-age children (N=55), regarding the habits, benefits and dangers of using the internet by children in the lower grades of elementary school. Descriptive and frequency analysis, as well as z-test and t-test, were used to process the obtained data in order to determine whether there is a difference in the opinion of teachers and parents about the forms of the child's use of the internet, the benefits and safety of using the internet.

Parent and child opinion on the use of standing desks in the classroom

ObjectiveStanding desks present a novel approach to reduce sedentary time in the classroom and address cardiovascular risk factors at an early age. In the context of designing a standing desk study, parents and children were surveyed regarding their perceptions and current use of standing desks and other flexible seating. MethodsSurvey administered from January 31st to February 26th, 2024 to a convenience cohort of 50 parent–child pairs presenting for well or acute care at a pediatrics clinic affiliated with an academic institution (Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States). Logistic regression examined parent support of and child willingness to use a standing desk in the classroom. ResultsParents were primarily non-Hispanic, white females above 40 years of age. Child participants mean age and grade level were 10.5 years and 5th grade respectively. Among parents, 85 % (39/46) were supportive of their child’s use of a standing desk in the classroom, with 4 declining to answer. For children, almost half, 48 % (24/50), were willing to use a standing desk. Acceptability decreased for child body mass index (BMI) ≥85th percentile versus BMI <85th percentile (parent acceptability OR = 0.07 [95 % CI: 0.01–0.63; p = 0.018]; child acceptability: OR = 0.13 [95 % CI 0.03–0.51, p = 0.003]). ConclusionsMost parents and children are amenable to use of a standing desk in the classroom. Additional information for children with elevated BMI and their parents may be required to address reservations about standing. This study was limited by its small sample size, which may not generalize to other populations.

Связь отношения к читерству с социальными верованиями и предполагаемым отношением других у старшеклассников

&lt;p&gt;Academic dishonesty is a widespread but dangerous phenomenon, as it forms tolerance for fraud in other areas, including through tolerance of the dishonesty of others. The article is devoted to the analysis of the correlation between the subjective assessment of the permissibility of academic dishonesty and belief in a competitive world (BCW), the supposed assessment of peers and adults among schoolchildren, loyal and not loyal to dishonesty. It is considered both the attitude towards cheating itself (active dishonesty), as well as the message about the dishonesty of others and the refusal to help in dishonesty (passive dishonesty). 507 people were recruited for the research, 296 of them girls, aged from 13 to 18 years, average age of 15,6 (&amp;plusmn;1,38), who completed the questionnaire online. The level of BCW was measured using the questionnaire "Scale of belief in a competitive world, short version" by J. Dakkit adapted by O.A. Gulevich and colleagues. To assess the permissibility of cheating, were used vignettes, which described dishonest behavior and judgments about this behavior. Participants were supposed to assess them on a Likert scale from 1 to 9. Each type of dishonesty (cheating itself, reporting cheating and refusing to help with cheating) was represented by 3 vignettes. The results showed that the assessments of the admissibility of certain aspects of cheating are not related to each other and have a different structure of links with the BCW and the intended assessment of others. The results confirm the data on the greater complexity of honesty compared to dishonesty. For the disloyal, the permissibility of cheating is associated with more factors than for the loyal. Active dishonesty in loyal people is associated with prevalence, in disloyal people &amp;ndash; with BCW and the opinion of parents.&lt;/p&gt;

The Opinions of Parents on their Preschool Students with Gifted Potential

Identifying gifted children is crucial for providing them with appropriate education in preschool. Gifted education providers use IQ tests, teacher feedback, and expert reports for grouping such students. Added to that, this study explores the perceptions of parents in identifying giftedness in preschool children. Based on qualitative research approach, the researchers first investigated how eighty-one families define children with gifted potential. Later, these family responses were grouped based on the IQ test results of the children who were listed as normal or with gifted potential. Analysis of the data revealed several characteristics for defining preschoolers with gifted potential. These characteristics include proficiency in the mother tongue, curiosity, strong memory, interest in math and foreign languages, musical talent, fast comprehension, sociability, high attention, reading and writing early, logical thinking, and creativity. However, most of these characteristics were also mentioned for students with normal test scores. Implications and results are discussed at the end of the paper.

Evaluation of an Innovative Technology Curriculum

This research aims to devise an innovative curriculum, to determine the opinions of parents, teachers, students, and educators of the curriculum, and to present results using the CIPP approach. The study employed a qualitative research method, a program execution case study. It used maximum variation sampling, a purposeful sampling method. The study, involving eighteen participants, was conducted in a high school that runs a technology education program. Data was obtained using the semi-structured and focus group interview methods. Participant confirmation was obtained to increase reliability, which was then subjected to external audit, allowing another researcher to examine the process and results. Awareness of the “Proficiency in Technology” (PIT) curriculum and curriculum implementation emerged as the main facts. The research findings show that a lack of communication and trainer qualifications caused disruptions in the program.

Human papillomavirus vaccine beliefs and intentions Post-COVID-19 vaccine release among mothers in Alabama

PurposeThe current study sought to determine if the release of COVID-19 vaccines influenced Alabama mothers’ attitudes and behaviors regarding HPV vaccination of their adolescent children. MethodsA social media survey was conducted August − September 2022 among mothers of adolescents ages 9–18, who self-identified as Alabama residents and their child(ren)’s primary medical decision maker. The survey assessed demographics, vaccine knowledge and opinions, vaccination history, influences on vaccination decisions, and how COVID-19 vaccine release affected vaccine opinions. Univariable and multivariable analyses were conducted. ResultsOf 241 responses, most participants were white (82.0 %, n = 196), non-Hispanic (96.6 %, n = 230), and privately insured (64.5 %, n = 151), with annual household incomes ≥$61,000 (45.4 %, n = 103). The majority (60.8 %) reported that their child either had or planned to receive the HPV vaccine. The release of COVID-19 vaccines did not change the majority of parental opinions towards HPV, with 78.5 % (n = 161) reporting no change. Among those who experienced a change, 25 % (n = 5) reported an increased likelihood of having their child vaccinated for HPV and 75 % (n = 15) reported a decrease in likelihood. Moderate and high HPV knowledge scores were associated in multivariable analysis with increased likelihood of having their child vaccinated for HPV (“moderate” knowledge AOR: 12.4, 95 % CI: 1.98–78.1; “high” knowledge AOR: 12.8, 95 % CI: 2.00–82.1). Positive HPV opinion scores in the univariable analysis similarly showed increased odds (AOR = 1.5). ConclusionsThese findings indicate that, in this population, COVID-19 vaccine release did not significantly impact subsequent HPV vaccination decision making. Parental perceptions regarding vaccination are critical to informing future interventions.

Evaluation of Stakeholder Opinions on Physical Education and Game Lesson Practices

In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the opinions of classroom teachers, parents and school administrators regarding the physical education and game lesson curriculum and practices. The research was carried out with a study group of 13 people in the 2021-2022 academic year. Interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. After the data were transcribed, descriptive analysis and content analysis were performed. According to the results of the research, in general, there are contradictions between the importance given to the physical education and game lesson in words and the value given in practice. The research is important in terms of recognising the problems in physical education and game lesson practices and taking necessary measures. In order to solve the problems encountered, it is recommended that in-service training should be made widespread, training programmes should be reviewed, and cooperation of stakeholders should be ensured.

Determining the Opinions of Parents with Children with Special Needs on Digital Games

With the development of technology, interest in digital games has increased in children with typical development and children with special needs. Many digital games with different contents are played by children with special needs. The research was carried out with the parents of diagnosed children aged 6-13 years. The aim of the research is to determine the views of parents of children with special needs on digital games. The research was designed with phenomenology (phenomenology), one of the qualitative research methods, and the data were created and analyzed using content analysis. A semi-structured interview form and a questionnaire containing demographic information were used in the research. As a result of the data, codes were created and thanks to them, themes and sub-themes were reached. In the research, digital game theme and sub-themes were reached. In consequence of them, it was obtained that children with special needs mostly prefer war games, their purpose of playing games is entertainment, they mostly prefer mobile phones while playing games, and they play games for at least two hours a day. In addition to the findings that digital games contribute positively to the educational processes, skills and development of children with special needs, there were also findings that digital games have negative effects such as children not being able to spare time for their lessons and spending all their time in digital games.

초등 영어몰입교육에 대한 학습자와 학부모의 인식 비교 연구

Objectives The purposes of this study were to investigate the perceptions and opinions of elementary school stu-dents and parents regarding English immersion education in the context of the EFL environment in Korea, in order to understand the role of English immersion education in promoting natural and autonomous language acquisition. Methods A survey was conducted among elementary school students in grades 3-6 and their parents residing in Gangbuk district, Seoul, to assess their perceptions of English immersion education. Independent sample t-tests were performed to analyze the data. The survey instrument covered various aspects of English immersion education, including general satisfaction, learning styles, academic achievement, and the effectiveness of English language skills. Results The results of this study indicate that both learners and parents showed high satisfaction with English im-mersion education, with no significant differences between the two groups. English immersion education had a positive impact on learners and parents in terms of affective domain, learning style, and general academic achievement. Particularly, parents perceived that English immersion education had a greater effect on enhancing learners' learning interest and confidence. Furthermore, both learners and parents recognized the positive effects of English immersion education on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with differences in perception and effectiveness ranking observed, especially in reading and speaking domains. Both learners and parents showed minimal awareness of the drawbacks of English immersion education. Furthermore, both groups ex-pressed a positive attitude towards the full implementation of English immersion education, recognizing its po-tential to enhance English proficiency and practical communication skills. Conclusions Based on the findings of this study, both learners and parents acknowledge the positive effects of English immersion education, highlighting its potential to enhance students' English proficiency and practical communication skills, thus playing a crucial role in achieving the goals of elementary English education.

Association between Paediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use and Parental Health Literacy, Child Health, and Socio-Economic Variables: A Prospective Study.

Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) constitute products and practices not considered allopathic medicine. CAM use is high in children, but little is known about factors that may influence parents using CAM with their child. This study aimed to determine the variables associated with CAM use in children with a prospective study among children and their parents attending a tertiary care hospital in New Zealand (NZ). Outcomes included current CAM use, parental opinions on CAM, parental health literacy and child well-being. This study was completed by 130 parents (85% female), and the mean child age was 6.7 years. CAM use was reported for 59 (45%) children, the most common being oral supplements and body manipulation. Children were more likely to use CAM if their parent had higher health literacy (p = 0.001), and if they had previously attended the emergency department within 12 months (p = 0.03). There was no association between child well-being and CAM use. Parental opinion of using CAM only if a doctor recommended it was associated with CAM use for their child (p = 0.01). Only 40% of parents disclosed their child's CAM use to the medical team. This study highlights that parental health literacy influences the use of CAM for children in NZ, providing insight for translational research to improve CAM safety and disclosure rates in NZ.

Motives of gifted high school students for pursuing a teaching degree at university

Introduction. The problem of professional choice is one of the most pressing for any high school student. Gifted children are no exception. At the same time, the choice of a professional path is based on very different motives, which affects the success of professional self-determination and further career self-actualization. The choice of teacher’s training by gifted high school students is also made for various reasons. The purpose of the article is to identify the motives of gifted high school students for pursuing a teaching degree at university. Materials and methods. The participants in the study were 97 gifted students (51 students in 2022 and 46 students in 2023) who entered pedagogical courses at Kostroma State University. Methods: “Career Anchors” technique by E. Shein (translation and adaptation by V.A. Chiker, V.E. Vinokurova) “Methodology for diagnosing socio-psychological attitudes of the individual in the motivational-need sphere” by O.F. Potemkina; questionnaire by I.N. Grushetskaya, S.M. Nemchenko. Results. The study data showed that about a third of respondents took into account the opinions of their parents when making professional choices. The participants understand the essence of their profession, and, based on this understanding, they are satisfied with their choice (the percentage of gifted students who regret their choice is 2% in 2022; 4.3% in 2023). More than a half of the freshmen who entered the teacher’s training courses, starting from their first year, think about their professional future and the steps necessary to build a career. The students surveyed strive for independence, the opportunity to work independently and to implement their values and ideals into work to achieve socially important goals; they value a balance between career, family, personal interests and other aspects of life. The study showed that respondents often focus on external motivational factors of their professional choice, despite the “helping nature” of the chosen areas of training. According to the results of our study, the main motives for choosing a profession were an interest in this profession and correspondence of the profession with skills and abilities. Conclusion. The results obtained indicate the need for systematic work with all categories of applicants, especially with gifted high school students, who often make their professional choice spontaneously, not consciously, relying on past achievements in various types of activities, focusing on the opinions of parents and teachers.

Parent Opinions Regarding The Services Received In Special Education And Rehabilitation Centers For Individuals With Multiple Disabilities

Individuals with multiple disabilities (MD) could receive services from different institutions throughout their lives. One of these institutions is Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers. Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers provide various services to individuals with MD. The quality of these services affects the quality of life of both the children with MD and their parents. Therefore, this study aims to determine the views of parents on the services received by the individuals with MD from Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers. Eleven female and two male parents participated in this study. The study was designed with the phenomenology pattern, one of the qualitative research methods, and data were collected with the semi-structured interview technique. The interviews lasted between 12 and 18 minutes. The data obtained from the interviews was analyzed with the descriptive analysis technique. The findings showed that parents receive various support services from Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers for both themselves and the individuals with MD, they were very content with the education and physiotherapy services provided by the institutions, and these services were very effective and beneficial for their children and themselves. In addition, it was concluded that the duration of the education services provided was too short and insufficient for their children that the state should support such institutions and that they wanted their children to be hired in a job within their competence.

Implementing an Early Detection Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Polish Primary Healthcare Setting-Possible Obstacles and Experiences from Online ASD Screening.

A screening questionnaire for autism symptoms is not yet available in Poland, and there are no recommendations regarding screening for developmental disorders in Polish primary healthcare. The aim of this study was to assess the opinions of parents and physicians on the legitimacy and necessity of screening for autism spectrum disorders, potential barriers to the implementation of the screening program, and the evaluation and presentation of the process of online ASD screening, which was part of the validation program for the Polish version of one of the screening tools. This study involved 418 parents whose children were screened online and 95 primary care physicians who expressed their opinions in prepared surveys. The results indicate that both parents and doctors perceive the need to screen children for ASD in the general population without a clear preference as to the screening method (online or in person). Moreover, online screening is considered by respondents as a satisfactory diagnostic method. Therefore, online screening may prove to be at least a partial method of solving numerous obstacles indicated by participants' systemic difficulties including time constraints, the lack of experienced specialists in the field of developmental disorders and organizational difficulties of healthcare systems.

Developing the scale for identifying primary school students' home digital literacy activities

Due to developments in the digital domain, digital literacy has become a crucial skill targeted for students in the 21st century. The home environment is as significant as the school environment in children's education. Therefore, identifying the digital activities children engage in at home is crucial for describing opportunities to use and enhance digital literacy skills in the home environment. This research aimed to develop the "Scale for Determining Primary School Students' Home Digital Activities (SDPSHDA)" according to parental opinions. The scale development process followed the steps outlined by DeVellis (2017) for scale development. Following these steps, an item pool was created, items were arranged according to a five-point Likert scale format, and expert evaluation was obtained for the item pool. In this regard, the internal validity ratio was calculated for expert opinions. After expert evaluation and pilot implementation, a draft scale consisting of 36 items was obtained, and the scale was applied to 553 parents. In the analysis process, the evaluation of the dataset followed exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), item analysis, and internal reliability stages. According to the analysis results, a three-factor structure consisting of 15 items was obtained. The factors were named "active use," "educational use," and "passive use," respectively. Upon examining the Cronbach's Alpha values of the scale and factors, it was concluded that the scale was highly reliable. As a result of the research, a valid and reliable scale was obtained to identify the digital activities students engage in at home.

IJCM_258A: Perceptions regarding mid-day meal programme among parents of government school children in rural field practice area of a government medical college a cross sectional study.

Background: Mid - Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) renamed as PM POSHAN in 2021 is aiding 11.80 crore children studying in 11.20 lakhs schools across the country making it the largest school feeding programme in the world. This study was intended to know the opinion of parents of children going to government schools regarding mid - day meal. Objectives: 1. To study the perceptions of parents regarding Mid -Day Meal Scheme. 2. To identify the barriers for non-consumption of Mid - day meals. Methodology: Study Design Cross - sectional study Sampling Systematic Random Sampling Study setting “Rural Field Practice Area of a Government medical college. Study Period November - December 2023 Inclusion criteria Parents and Guardians who gave written informed consent. Exclusion criteria Parents who could not respond due to mental problems. Ethical Prior ethical approval was taken from Institutional Ethics Committee. Data collection and analysis data collection was done using pre-designed semi structured questionnaire and analyzed using Excel and SPSS software. Results: Mean age of the respondents (parent) was 33±7SD. Majority (72.9%) of the respondents were mothers. 59.4% of parents perceived that quality of MDM was good. It was found that overall satisfaction among parents regarding MDM was 65%. More than two thirds (67.5%) of parents felt that MDM has improved their childs school performance. Conclusion: Most of the parents were satisfied about the quality of mid - day meal and few parents agreed that MDM has encouraged parents to send their children to school. Most of the parents agreed that MDM is beneficial and should be continued

Meaning and Function of Homework in Elementary School, its Effect on Student Achievement, Teachers’ Feedback Methods, and Parental Involvement

This research was conducted to examine the opinions of elementary school students, teachers, and parents about the meaning and function of homework, its effect on student achievement, teachers’ feedback methods, and parental involvement in homework. A phenomenological approach was employed in the study. Participants of the study consisted of 10 students at an elementary school in the Akçakale district of Şanlıurfa province, 10 teachers working at the same school during the 2021-2022 academic year, and 10 parents. Teachers, students, and parents participated in the study voluntarily. Data were collected through interviews. The interviews were recorded with the permission of the participants. After the audio recordings were transcribed, they were analyzed through content analysis. The findings of the analysis were presented in tables, and some of the participants' statements were quoted. Based on the findings, it was found that students had positive and negative feelings about homework, teachers, and parents built a positive relationship between homework and academic achievement, teachers' feedback methods were generally inadequate, and parents were sensitive about parental involvement in homework. Regarding these results, some suggestions for practice and research were developed.

A THREEFOLD APPROACH TO CHILDREN’S CHOICE OF PLAY IN THE SCHOOL AND FAMILY ENVIRONMENT

The present study aims to investigate the preferences of children aged 3 to 5 years old regarding their choice of play in two different environments, taking into account participatory pedagogical approaches, which support the value of children’s actions and “voice”. Its purpose is to pinpoint any gender stereotypes in children's preferences, to enable the comparison of data and the highlighting of the way they complement or contrast with the opinions of educators and parents regarding those preferences. The research revealed that children prefer commercially successful toys related to mass culture, which they employ for role-playing. Children choose different types of toys -mostly gender neutral- in the ECEC settings, in contrast to their choices in the family environment, which shows that gender stereotypes prevail at home. Boys and girls choose toys based on gender. Modern pedagogy aims to empower children to develop relationships of respect and equality and to provide equal learning opportunities. It is therefore imperative to encourage the use of gender-neutral toys to deconstruct the gender dichotomy and adopt gender-neutral pedagogy, helping to reduce stereotypes and raise awareness of social justice from early childhood.&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/soc/0858/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Neurodevelopmental profile in children born to mothers affected by systemic sclerosis

BackgroundSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic immune-mediated connective tissue disease that can affect women of childbearing age. The long-term outcomes of their offspring remain poorly explored. Aim of this study was to detail the neurodevelopmental profile of children born to SSc mothers. MethodsTwenty children (mean age: 96 ± 4.32 months; 10 males) born to SSc mothers were enrolled. We collected data on clinical history, neurological examination, cognitive profile and adaptive behavior in all subjects. According to the chronological age, we also investigated quality of life, behavioral characteristics, psychological functioning and self-image. ResultsAll the children had normal neurological examination, cognitive profile and adaptive functioning, except for one (5 %) who suffered from Autism Spectrum Disorder. An important discrepancy was observed between parental and child opinion regarding the perception of quality of life, more compromised in the latter. We documented a risk for internalizing behavioral problems in 2 cases (10 %), for externalizing problems in 3 (15 %), for both in 1 (5 %) and for social and out-of-school activities in 5 (25 %). As regards psychological functioning, evaluated in 11 children, three (28 %) were at risk for anxiety, 1 (9 %) for depressive disorders and other 4 (36 %) for somatic disturbances. Emotional fragility and poor competence in metabolizing one's emotional experiences were observed in 9 out of the 13 subjects assessed (70 %). ConclusionsChildren born to SSc women exhibit normal cognitive and adaptive abilities but an increased vulnerability to psychopathological problems and fragility in social functioning. These observations might reflect that children need to feel mature to accept maternal chronic disease that, in turn, may hinder support for offspring's social and emotional development.