Questionnaire Survey Of Parents Research Articles

Characteristics of Health-Preserving Behavior of Parents Raising Children with Disabilities

The article presents the results of a study devoted to the study of health-preserving behavior of parents raising children with disabilities aged 6-10 years. The study was conducted in April-May 2024 in the Borovsky District of the Kaluga Region. The research method was a questionnaire survey of parents. The questions touched upon the implementation of such important areas of child health-preservation in the family as home nutrition, daily routine, sleep, hygiene, control over the safe use of gadgets for the child's health, the psychological climate in the family, the attitude of parents to their own health, etc. The process of interaction between parents and a medical institution and medical workers as subjects of child health-preservation was also studied. It was found that the majority of parents (85%) fully comply with the doctor's advice and prescriptions. Most parents (68%) know the specifics of the child's disease and treatment. According to 54% of parents, their children willingly follow the doctor's recommended prescriptions. 15% of parents failed to develop the skill of following doctors' recommendations in their children with disabilities. In 30% of parents, the child does not follow the doctor's orders or follows them thanks to the parents. In every third family, the sick child's sleep schedule is not followed. Only a third of parents (31%) have children who attend exercise therapy classes. Parents have a low level of health-preserving competence in the issue of healthy nutrition. The materials of the article can be used in the work of specialists in medical and social institutions, educational and public organizations, and can also be useful for researchers interested in the problem of health preservation of children with disabilities.

Caries Incidence and Its Associated Factors in Hong Kong Kindergarten Children

ObjectiveThe study aimed to investigate caries incidence and its associate factors among kindergarten children in Hong Kong. MethodThis 30-month prospective study recruited 3- to 4-year-old children when they started their kindergarten study. A self-administered parental questionnaire survey was used to collect the children's social demographic information and their oral health-related habits. Child's caries experience was recorded using the decayed, missing, and filled tooth (dmft) index and the visible plaque index (VPI) was used to measure their oral hygiene status. A final examination was performed after 30 months when they were in the final year of kindergarten. Data were analysed using the zero-inflated negative binomial (ZINB) regression model. ResultsThis study examined 660 children at baseline and 501 children at the final examination (dropout 24%). At baseline, the caries prevalence among 501 children was 23%, with mean (SD) dmft scores of 0.7 (1.8). At the final examination, caries prevalence increased to 41%, with mean (SD) dmft scores of 1.6 (2.8). The 30-month incidence rate was 34%, and the mean (SD) number of new carious teeth developed was 0.9 (1.7). Lower first molars exhibited the highest caries increment rate (11%), followed by upper second molars (9%) and upper central incisors (9%). ZINB regression analysis revealed associations among caries incidence and family income, baseline dmft, and baseline VPI (P < .05). ConclusionsOne third of Hong Kong kindergarten children developed new caries. Low family income, prior caries experience and poor oral hygiene were the significant factors associated with their caries incidence. Clinical RelevanceMany children developed new caries during their kindergarten years, with their caries experience more than doubling. Preventive measures, including oral health education and reinforcing oral hygiene practice in kindergarten, are essential to reduce their caries incidence, particularly for children with low family income, caries experience and poor oral hygiene.

Is asthma in children still increasing? 20-year prevalence trends in northern Sweden.

In the present study, we describe prevalence trends of asthma and investigate the association with asthma symptoms, use of asthma medication, and asthma severity among 8-year-old children in Norrbotten, Sweden in 1996, 2006, and 2017. Within the Obstructive Lung Disease in Northern Sweden (OLIN) studies, three pediatric cohorts were recruited in 1996, 2006, and 2017 respectively. Identical methods were used; all children in first and second grade (median age 8 years) in three municipalities were invited to a parental questionnaire survey, completed by n = 3430 in 1996 (97% participation), n = 2585 in 2006 (96%), and n = 2785 in 2017 (91%). The questionnaire included questions about respiratory symptoms and diagnosis, treatment, and severity of asthma. The prevalence of wheezing was stable during the study, 10.1% in 1996; 10.8% in 2006; and 10.3% in 2017, p = .621, while physician-diagnosed asthma increased: 5.7%, 7.4%, and 12.2%, p < .001. The use of asthma medication in the last 12 months increased: 7.1%, 8.7%, and 11.5%, p < .001. Among children diagnosed with asthma, the prevalence of asthma symptoms, the impact on daily life, and severe asthma decreased, while the use of inhaled corticosteroids increased from 1996 until 2017. The prevalence of wheezing was stable among 8-year-old in this area from 1996 to 2017, while the prevalence of physician-diagnosed asthma doubled but without an increase in asthma morbidity. The increase of physician-diagnosed asthma without a coincident increase in asthma morbidity can partly be explained by more and earlier diagnosis among those with mild asthma.

Medical and Socio-Pedagogical Risks of Primary School Children Using Digital Devices: An Empirical Study

The study considers the medical and socio-pedagogical risks of primary school children using digital devices and social networks, based on the results of a medical and social study, the purpose of which was to assess and systematize these risks. The digital devices, the Internet and activities on social networks have become an integral part of the lives of modern children. However, their use can negatively affect the neuropsychic status of the child and lead to problems with vision and the musculoskeletal system. For this reason, parental control over the use of gadgets and social networks that is safe for children’s health is very important. The methodological basis of the research was social pedagogy, which explores the processes of interaction of a growing person with various objects of society in the main spheres of his/her life: family, educational and social, performing an integrating function in the study of current social problems of children, families and society by various scientific disciplines. A complex of research methods was used, with the main one being a questionnaire survey of parents with children of primary school age and living in the Borovsky district of the Kaluga region (the research base of the Research Institute of Hygiene and Health Protection of Children and Adolescents, National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation). It was found that watching videos is a risk of increased irritability, computer games, searching for information on the Internet, uncontrolled use of digital media - a risk of visual impairment, using social networks - complaints for communication difficulties. More than 50% of parents need help from specialists in improving digital literacy and using digital devices safely for children’s health.

Self-Medication with Antibiotics Among Children in China: A Cross-Sectional Study of Parents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices.

Self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) among children is a common practice in low-income and middle-income countries, which has accelerated antibacterial abuse. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of SMA among children in China, including parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards antibiotic use. A cross-sectional study based on a structured questionnaire survey of parents was conducted in Nantong between July and September 2020. A total of 1699 respondents participated. Information on participants' demographic and family characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards antibiotics use was collected. Hierarchical binary logistic regression was used to examine the predictors of SMA among children. Among 1699 participants, 23.31% practiced SMA to their children in the past year. Cough (59.6%) was the most common symptom leading to self-medication and penicillins (85.4%) were the most commonly used drugs. Hierarchical regression indicated that parents with higher level of antibiotic knowledge scores (OR=1.163, 95% CI: 1.067-1.268) and buying antibiotics without a prescription from pharmacy (OR=1.475, 95% CI: 1.097-1.983) were more likely to practice SMA to their children both in urban and in rural areas. Storing antibiotics at home resulted in an increased likelihood of self-medication in urban areas but not in rural areas. In addition, there was also a higher probability of non-prescribed antibiotics in children without chronic diseases (OR=1.959, 95% CI:1.072-3.578). The prevalence of SMA in children is high in China. Higher knowledge scores and practices of buying and storing non-prescribed antibiotics behaviors increased parents' antibiotic self-medication in their children. Practical and effective education intervention for children's rational use of antibiotics is urgently strengthened.

VIDEO MODELING TECHNOLOGY IN EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL RESULTS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE INTERACTION BETWEEN PRESCHOOL INSTITUTIONS AND PARENTS

The relevance of using video modeling technology is due to the nature of changes in everyday information space, availability of technical means for video, high diagnostic and educational potential provided by the integrative nature of the product in relation to the user (uniqueness and complex nature of the impact). Video-modeling technology in preschool education institution is a wide range of video materials for educational purposes. The use of the technology is determined by the nature of interaction between the main subjects of the educational process of preschool education. Purpose of the study: substantiation of using video modeling to demonstrate and evaluate the educational results of senior preschool children. A questionnaire survey of parents (n=) showed that virtually all parents use everyday video in their interaction with children. Parents are interested in the innovative technologies being implemented in the educational process. They are also interested in assessing the educational results of their children in all areas of development. In order to apply a video-modeling technology to assess the educational results of preschool children in different areas of development, the following materials were developed: a system of standardized story assignments to be performed at home together with parents, a bank of video materials in developmental areas, a block of assessment scales in developmental areas of preschool children. Eighty-six educators and parents of preschool age children participated in the evaluation of the prepared informational and methodical materials. The testing of video modeling technology revealed the high potential of the elaborated information and methodological materials for use in the educational process of preschool institutions and family education to assess the educational results of preschool children.

Sleep disturbance has the largest impact on children's behavior and emotions.

Children's behavior and emotions are affected by sleep disturbances, the parent-child relationship, media viewing time, and the social status of parents and caregivers. We conducted a questionnaire survey to identify the factors that have the greatest impact on children's behavior and emotions and how these factors relate to each other. A parental questionnaire survey was performed at a public elementary school. The questionnaire comprised questions on the family environment (e.g., family structure, media and game exposure, after-school lessons, and caregiver's work schedule) and physical information, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for parents' sleep condition. A path diagram was drawn to hypothesize the complex interrelationships among factors, and structural equation modeling was used to estimate the path coefficients. We identified several factors that significantly affected the SDQ score. The CSHQ total score had the largest impact, followed by after-school lessons, single-mother families, and children's sex. In addition, several indirect pathways that led to the CSHQ score (i.e., a pathway from time spent watching television to CSHQ score via children's bedtime and a pathway from single-mother family to CSHQ score via PSQI total score) significantly affected the SDQ score. Children's sleep habits that were influenced by several environmental factors had the greatest impact on children's behavior and emotions, which suggested that children's behavioral problems can be improved by interventions focused on sleep habits, such as sleep hygiene instructions.

Challenges and Opportunities of Family Leisure Organization for Younger School-Age Children: Parents’ Opinions

The success of education in the family depends on the time spent by the parents with the child, the varied and meaningful leisure time. However, in Lithuania little attention is paid to the fact that the working hours and holiday time of parents raising school-age children are coordinated with the children’s school schedule . The lack of occupation for children usually poses many social problems. The organization and content of family leisure depends on the ability to involve children in a variety of activities according to their interests and needs. Properly organized leisure distracts children from spending time meaninglessly, harmful habits, provides an opportunity to develop various skills, to communicate with family members. Meaningful family leisure time is often limited by certain obstacles: family composition, age of children, financial situation, parents’ work schedule, supply of entertainment, etc.&#x0D; The aim of this research was to find out the problems and possibilities of organizing leisure time for younger school children in the family. Responding to the goal, it was sought to answer the questions: how is the leisure time of younger school-age children organized in the family, and what problems do parents face? In order to achieve the aim of the research and to collect the research data, a written questionnaire survey of parents was used.&#x0D; An empirical study conducted in October 2019 (N = 90) showed that family leisure is always or often planned by parents, usually taking into account the financial situation of the family. Families choose both active and passive activities that do not require prior preparation. It turned out that one of the most important problems in planning family leisure time is the insufficient supply of events for families with younger school-age children. There is a lack of events that promote active leisure.

The Role of English Proficiency in the Adaptation of Ukrainian Immigrant Children and Youth in Saskatchewan, Canada

This article reports the results of a small-scale study examining the role of English language proficiency in the adaptation of Ukrainian immigrant children and youth to life in Saskatchewan, Canada. The main objective of the study was to describe issues related to English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency as they are perceived by Ukrainian children and youth and by their parents. The second objective of the study was to explore the following factors in the adaptation process: age, gender, duration of stay in Canada, age upon arrival in Canada, ESL class attendance, school type (English as the language of instruction or bilingual), and level of English proficiency. A total of 60 participants (30 children/youth and 30 parents) took part in the study. The methodology (mixed quantitative/qualitative) involved semi-structured interviews with the children/youth participants, an evaluation of their ESL proficiency, and a questionnaire survey of parents’ views on ESL-related adaptation difficulties experienced by children/youth. The results demonstrated that most Ukrainian immigrant children/youth reported that limited English proficiency was a major problem for them when they moved to Canada. The results of the study suggest that the difficulties experienced by a child who immigrates to Canada depend on the child’s ESL speaking proficiency, general ESL proficiency, duration of stay in Canada, and age upon arrival in Canada.

Харчові барвники як фактор розвитку нефропатій у дітей

У сучасному суспільстві збільшення частоти захворюваності на нефропатії викликає занепокоєння і диктує необхідність подальшого вивчення факторів розвитку захворювань нирок у дітей. Мета дослідження: визначити вплив харчових барвників на розвиток патології нирок у дітей. Матеріали та методи. Під спостереженням перебувало 199 дітей у віці від 1 року до 17 років, які були розділені на дві групи: І група — 103 дитини з різною патологією нирок, ІІ група — 96 соматично здорових дітей. Вплив харчових барвників на нирки дітей вивчався за допомогою анкетування батьків і дітей. Результати. Матері дітей з патологією нирок вірогідно частіше вживали в їжу продукти, що містять харчові барвники (морозиво, кондитерські вироби, карамелі, цукерки, безалкогольні напої, такі як «Фанта», лимонад та ін.) до вагітності, під час і після вагітності. Аналогічна ситуація простежується при визначенні частоти вживання в їжу барвників самими дітьми: діти з І групи в 14,5 % випадків такі продукти в їжу вживають постійно; у 36,9 % випадків — часто, але не кожен день; а в 29,1 % випадків — декілька разів на місяць. Тоді як діти з ІІ групи постійно вживають продукти з харчовими барвниками тільки в 4,2 % випадків; часто, але не кожен день — в 20,8 % випадків; кілька разів на місяць — 29,1 %. Висновок. Різні чинники навколишнього сере­довища, такі як харчові барвники, впливають на розвиток дитячого організму, зменшуючи адаптаційні можливості нирок або прямо вражаючи їх.

Attitudes of parents and children toward housing inheritance in a Tokyo suburb

ABSTRACT In detached housing estates in the suburbs of Tokyo, increasing vacancies in inherited houses have become a problem. This study aimed to assess the risk of vacant house generation and identify risk factors through analyses focusing on parent–child discussions. A questionnaire survey of parents in Koma-Musashidai, Saitama Prefecture, and their children who lived apart regarding their future intentions of inheritance of the parents’ houses using cross and logistic regression analyses revealed that 66.5% of the parent–child pairs had had no discussion, 20.5% had different impressions of the results of the discussion, and 7.8% were at high risk of producing vacant houses. Furthermore, the analyses identified the factors associated with parents’ intention to bequeath their houses: discussions with their children, old age, high age of the house, lack of proactive measures, anxiety about renting, and stronger community attachment; and the factors associated with children’s intention to leave their parents’ houses: inadequate discussions with their parents, home ownership, and lack of relationships with neighbors. These results suggest that it could be beneficial to encourage parents and children to participate together in seminars and consult with experts before parents become older to reduce the risk of vacant houses.

Hygienic characteristics of the functional state of the cardiorespiratory system of children exposed to combined effects of air pollution in different climatic conditions

Introduction. Economic activity without taking into account the ecological potential of the territory, the possibilities of self-purification of the natural environment, as well as the adaptive capabilities of the population has led to irreversible changes in many territories. This reduces the level of health of the population and hinders the socio-economic development of the regions.Material and methods. The research was conducted in seven cities located in four climatic zones with varying degrees of air pollution. To assess the level of atmospheric air pollution, the P-Pinigin index was used, and the WBGT index was used for meteorological factors. Data on a medico-biological and social nature were obtained through a questionnaire survey of parents (2380 children). The incidence rates were studied based on the materials of primary accounting documents of forms F. 112-u and F. 026-u (2400 children). In 506 children, indices of the functional state of the cardiorespiratory system, the function of the respiratory system, as well as the functional state of children before and after dosed physical activity were studied.Results. The study revealed more numerous groups of frequently and long-term ill children, children with lower indices of respiratory function, and adverse responses to the dosed physical activity. A more adverse effect of the combined effects of harsh climatic conditions and high levels of atmospheric pollution on the studied indices of children’s health was found.Conclusion. The results obtained should be taken into account when organizing medical services and ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population living in the industrial cities of the Northern regions.

РАЗВИТИЕ СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ ЭМОЦИЙ ДЕТЕЙ СТАРШЕГО ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ИЗУЧЕНИЯ ТЕМЫ «ПОБЕДА В ВЕЛИКОЙ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОЙ ВОЙНЕ»)

Statement of the problem. The article substantiates the importance of systematic work on the development of social emotions among senior preschool children of 5-7 in preschool educational institutions (daycare centers) and the family. Theoretical examples of practices in various areas of patriotic education are given. The purpose of the article is to characterize the representation of social emotions of senior preschool children and to reveal the features of their development in the conditions of a preschool institution and family using the resources of the theme on World War II (WWII). The research methodology consists of the following theoretical methods: analysis, synthesis, systematization of scientific ideas; empirical methods: psychodiagnostic methods (interrogative, experimental); mathematical methods of data processing. Research methods include Observation of the art process among preschoolers on a military topic, analysis of their creative works. Questionnaire survey of preschool educators on the issues of methodological preparation for the implementation of educational activities with preschool children on WWII [Aleksandrova, Gordeeva, Postnikova, 2007]. Questionnaire survey of parents of pupils attending preschool educational institutions on WWII [Barannikova, 2007]. Research results. In the period of senior preschool age, the formation of emotions, feelings, thinking, mechanisms of social adaptation in society occurs, the process of self-awareness in the world begins. All categories of subjects showed interest in the WWII theme, which indicates intergenerational relations in the direction of knowledge transfer and the formation of a value attitude to the homeland. The features of displaying social emotions (such as pride, empathy and sympathy) by senior preschool children are revealed. Attitude to victory and the severity of social emotions in the drawings of senior preschoolers have differences; their completeness and orientation are expressed in the plot, mood of the drawings, compositional features and the colors used. Teachers are aware of the importance of patriotic parenting and the importance of emotional impact in this process. The subject-development environment, social technologies of patriotic education, and immersion in the patriotic chronology of the events of the war years contribute to the formation of respect for the mother tongue in children of preschool age, pride in the achievements of their country, pride in their homeland. Parents pride in the WWII heroes, respectful attitude to the historical past of their country, to traditions, customs and understanding of historical actions. These aspects of the people’s culture should be paid special attention and given high importance for patriotic education in the family. Conclusion. The systematic educational activity is important for the families and preschool educational institutions to develop social emotions in older preschool children. Knowledge of the conditions for development of social emotions in institutions of preschool education and the family, technology of patriotic education play an important role in the emotional development of older children.

The General Understanding and Perceptions of the Practical Use of School Health Records: A Questionnaire Survey of Parents from Seven Local Municipalities in Japan

The General Understanding and Perceptions of the Practical Use of School Health Records: A Questionnaire Survey of Parents from Seven Local Municipalities in Japan

Crèche Toothbrushing Program; Dental Awareness and Perception of Parents and Teachers

School toothbrushing programs are implemented throughout the world as a means of providing supplementary fluoride to the developing teeth of young children, as prevention against dental caries. Throughout the literature, parental and teacher involvement has been highlighted to be pivotal to the success of school toothbrushing program. Objectives: the aim of this research is to ascertain parental and teacher awareness and perception of the creche toothbrushing activity in Seychelles. Methods: Questionnaire survey of parents and teachers of creche year two children of the three state schools enrolled in the creche toothbrushing pilot activity. Results: 70.2% of parents and 71.4% of teaching staffs of creche year two children of the three schools completed the respective questionnaire. 72.73% parents stated that their five year old children brush their teeth twice per day but the majority (42.42%) responded that these children brush their teeth by themselves with parental supervision. All parents and teachers participants were aware of the benefits of creche toothbrushing program and were unanimous that the program should continue, despite differing level of participation by teachers. Conclusion: Enhanced awareness and motivation for toothbrushing as well as children emerging as positive change agent in the family’s oral hygiene routine emerged as reported positive impacts of the creche toothbrushing. Co-ordinated effort by all stakeholders is required to address highlighted areas of improvement.

An Analysis of Factors Influencing Parents' Decision on Their Children's Participation in a Clinical Trial ―a Questionnaire Survey of Parents of Infants with Atopic Dermatitis―

It might be difficult for parents to understand the details of a clinical trial and give permission for their children's participation. In this research, we conducted a questionnaire survey of factors influencing the parents' decision on whether to give permission for their infant's participation in a randomized controlled double-blinded clinical trial on the prevention of atopic dermatitis. The number of valid responses were 131 (the response rate 70%), and no significant difference was observed in employment rate, time for travel, and distance to the hospitals between participant and non-participant groups. Parents who gave permission to participate in the clinical trial (105 parents) tended to feel the information given was easy to understand, and had better understanding of the randomized controlled trial, compared to the ones who did not give permission (26 parents). The most common reason for giving permission was the recommendation by their physicians who referred them to the trial sites, and the second most common reason was their interest in clinical research and contribution to the prevention in the future.

Group music lessons for children aged 1–3 improve accompanying parents’ moods

This study investigated the improvement in parents’ moods when attending group music lessons targeting their children aged 1–3 years. A questionnaire survey of parents’ moods was conducted under three conditions: immediately before and after the lesson, and on a non-lesson day. Results suggested that group music lessons for children enhanced parents’ positive mood and reduced anxiety. Thus, even peripheral participation in children’s group music lessons can be beneficial for parents. In addition, such mood improvements were more significant in the parents whose everyday state anxiety was high than in parents whose state anxiety was low. Since only few parents answered that their motivation in taking the lesson was to benefit themselves, the results of the study suggest side effects of children’s group music lessons for parents. These imply the potential benefits of musical activities for non-primary targeted participants who are not clearly aware of the positive musical effects for themselves.

Медіаграмотність українців з питань вакцинації

The effects of mass media on the formation of public opinion on vaccination have been investigated. A questionnaire survey of parents about their attitude to vaccination on the page of the group ‘SOS Parents’ on Facebook (67,000 participants) was conducted as well. In general, 450 respondents answered. The respondents’ feedback made it possible to identify the attitude of Ukrainians towards vaccination and the source they were using when making decision on vaccination. Respondents also had the opportunity to express their opinions on vaccinating (173 respondents provided detailed answers). Examples of statements of supporters of the vaccination as well as its opponents are given. It is revealed that the common features of anti-vaccinal statements are the providing the inadequate information, emotional messages, references to conspiracy theories. However, the main reason for anti-vaccine opinions appears to be the respondents’ disbelief in the government and its representatives in the health system. The necessity of the information and explanatory work among the population and educational measures are proved as well as their relevant directions are offered. In Ukraine, the need to rebuild the internal communications and develop a strategy for responding to panic and increasing beleif in the authorities has risen. It is necessary to issue brochures, to publish the official statistics on vaccinations in the mass media, to give professional explanations to parents having made decision to avoide vaccinations. In such cases, the information should be easy for understanding. However, in the first instance it should be a social responsibility of someone who deals with a mass audience and whose ideas affect people and their opinions due to their special status or technical capabilities.

A Questionnaire Survey of Parents on Eating Problems Experienced by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Questionnaire Survey of Parents on Eating Problems Experienced by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Impact of perinatal asphyxia on parental mental health and bonding with the infant: a questionnaire survey of Swiss parents

ObjectiveTo compare current mental health symptoms and infant bonding in parents whose infants survived perinatal asphyxia in the last 2 years with control parents and to investigate which sociodemographic, obstetric...