Parents Look Research Articles

Maternal satisfaction with childhood immunization services in primary health care centres in Edo State, Nigeria.

Maternal satisfaction is one of the most important factors determining the utilization of childhood routine immunization services. Dissatisfaction with immunization services results in a decline in routine immunization uptake/coverage, increased household food insecurity, worsening community wellbeing and loss of manpower hours as parents look after their sick child. The objective of the study was to assess maternal satisfactions with immunization services. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. A semi structured interviewer administered questionnaire with open and closed ended questions was used to collect information on factors which determine satisfaction with immunization services. It was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS) version 22.0 software The questionnaire was structured to obtain information from 640 mothers attending 35 immunization clinics. One hundred and twenty-four (19.4%) of the mothers were satisfied with the immunization services, 514 (80.3%) were undecided while 2 (0.3%) were dissatisfied with the immunization services received. Majority were indifferent about immunization services received.

A Study on the Efficacy of Shwasa Kasadi Gutika in the Management of Kasa

Kasa (Cough) is one of the most frequent symptoms in pediatric age group for which parents look for medical care. It indicates that even after advancements in current medical science, cough is not being effectively controlled in children. With the above background, the present trial was aimed to study the efficacy of herbal tablet named as Shwasa Kasadi gutika in the management of Kasa. The objectives of the study were to assess the efficacy of trial drug on Kasa and its subjective and objective parameters.The study was a single group, single centre, fixed dose, interventional study. The subjective parameters were as per the clinical features of Kasa. Their grading was done as per their intensity. School going age group was more likely to suffer from the cough and male children were more in the study. There was significant improvement in all subjective criteria where as significant changes were noted in adventitious sounds and total leukocyte count. However, as it was conducted in limited samples, further large sample multi-centre studies would be preferable. Developing pharmaceutical standards of the tablet would also be a newer area of research.

Autism spectrum disorders – challenges and perspectives

Abstract Background According the latest data of ADDM in USA one from 59 children is identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ADDM assessments of ASD frequency among children aged 8 years show that this disorder cases increased more than twice in 2012 (1:150) compared with 2002 (1:68). The survey in compliance with ASDEU program comprising 14 European countries shows ratio 1:89 among children aged 7-9 years. Methods The following methods were applied: documental (national and regional reports); C.L.A.S.S. -instrument assessing the social communication; IDC and DSM; descriptive and qualitative analysis; anamnestic data and observations. Results of a total 20 cases ranging from 2 yrs. 3 months to 4 yrs. 6 months are commented. The principles of confidentiality, correctness and professionalism were observed. Results Common features like disorders in social relations, communication, stereotype behavioral models were found among the surveyed children, as well as some specific features - adoring water 15 (75%), hyperactive 11 (55%), auto-aggressive 5 (25%), fearless in 17 (85%), lack of mutual game in 20 (100%), appearance of “synthetic language” in 6 (30%), cognitive disorders in 20 (100%). Challenges: No academic specialists for ASD therapy are trained in Bulgaria. Frequently the parents look for assistance late. Healthcare handbook - from diagnosis to the complex care, is not created yet. Perspectives: ASD items are already discussed in the sphere of human and medical education. In the sphere not reimbursed by the state function more and more NGO which offer paid social and special services and CSRI provide these services for free. Conclusions There is a change from a medical to a social model. In Bulgaria the early diagnostics, early intervention and provision of well-trained professionals are not developed sufficiently well. The increased number of disorders requires fast and adequate reaction. Key messages Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bulgaria. Challenges, perspectives.

NICU Graduate Reunion: "A Celebration of Life".

Few understand the experience of having an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This article provides a discussion about the importance of an annual reunion for former NICU infants, their families, and neonatal staff. The purpose of this article is to explain the impact of the NICU reunion on families and neonatal healthcare providers and describe the experience of organizing this reunion over the past 20 years. This is a description of how a NICU reunion was organized at a regional neonatal center. Graphic-designed invitations were e-mailed to NICU graduates, who previously agreed to being contacted, 2 months prior to the reunion date. Social media were utilized to publicize the event on the hospital's Web site. At the reunion, parents and families introduced their NICU graduate to the neonatal staff who cared for them while hospitalized. Sometimes staff found it difficult to recognize the NICU graduates, who were toddlers or older. Parents were relaxed, expressing their appreciation for care received. The impact of seeing an infant, born at 24 weeks, now walking, talking, and running cultivates pride in the NICU healthcare team. The reunion adds a positive dimension to the work of NICU caregivers. Parents look forward to attending the reunion to reconnect with NICU staff and other NICU parents. Directions for future study include a comparison of staff and families who attend the NICU reunion and those who do not, by using a survey or online evaluation tool, to improve future reunions.

2470. The Effect of Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills Model-Based Continuing Medical Education on Pediatric Influenza Immunization Uptake: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

BackgroundSeasonal vaccination against influenza is the most important public health strategy to prevent influenza morbidity and mortality in children 6–23 months of age. However, influenza immunization uptake in this population remains sub-optimal. While parents look to healthcare professionals (HCPs) for guidance, HCPs may be neither aware of the burden of influenza disease in infants nor familiar with ways to address parental influenza vaccine hesitancy. The objective of this research was to describe the impact of an Information—Motivation—Behavioral Skills model (IMB)-based, accredited, online Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on seasonal influenza vaccination in children 6–23 months of age in Ontario, Canada during the 2016/2017 influenza season.MethodsA multi-center, randomized, controlled trial was conducted whereby HCPs were randomized to either an accredited IMB-based CME or to routine practice (no CME). The CME addressed influenza burden in young children and identified parental barriers (hesitancy) to influenza vaccination, designed to inform, motivate, and upskill HCPs. All vaccine options were reviewed, including the adjuvanted, trivalent, inactive, influenza vaccine (aTIV). Immunization rates were compared between groups using Pearson’s chi-squared and a logistic regression model adjusting for socioeconomic status at the clinic-level.ResultsA total of 68 HCPs were recruited: 33 randomized to the CME group and 35 to routine practice. HCP interactions with parents were evaluated during 628 visits: 292 visits by HCPs in the CME group and 336 by HCPs in the routine practice group. Parents seen by HCPs in the CME group were ~30% more likely to agree to immunize their child with seasonal influenza vaccination compared with parents seen by HCPs in the control group (P = 0.007). The adjusted odds of influenza immunization were 1.5 times higher in the CME group compared with the control group. Children in the CME group were ~20% more likely to receive aTIV compared with children in the control group (P < 0.001).ConclusionHCP education with a tailored health behavior uptake model based CME addressing the burden of influenza disease in young children and influenza vaccine hesitancy was associated with a significant increase in influenza immunization.Disclosures W. Fisher, Seqirus: Consultant and Investigator, Consulting fee and Speaker honorarium. J. Yaremko, Seqirus: Collaborator and Investigator, Speaker honorarium. V. Brown, Seqirus: Investigator, Speaker honorarium. H. Garfield, Seqirus: Investigator, Speaker honorarium. E. Rampakakis, Seqirus: Independent Contractor, Consulting fee. C. Boikos, Seqirus: Employee, Salary. J. A. Mansi, Seqirus: Employee and Shareholder, Salary.

Menggambarkan Manfaat Program Parenting Menurut Orang Tua di Kecamatan Lubuk Sikaping Kabupaten Pasaman

This research is motivated by the high participation of parents in following parenting activity. This is due to the smooth program parenting program by parents. This study aims to illustrate the benefits of parenting programs by mothers who participate in parenting programs that include: childcare, childcare, parenting, and child care. This research includes quantitative descriptive research that describes the data as it is. The population numbered one hundred seventy one people and the sample amounted to fifty two people determined based on sampling technique that is random sampling technique. The data collection tool uses questionnaires and data analysis using the percentage formula. The results found that; 1) a description of the benefits of the parenting program seen from the parenting time of the parent looking good, 2) description of the benefits of the parenting program seen from the parenting material according to the parent looking good, 3) the benefits of the parenting program seen from the parenting parents who look good, 4) a picture of the benefits of parenting programs see from parenting by the parents look good. Suggestions for the motivation of parents to want to enter their children into early childhood and participate in activities held by early childhood.

What do Parents Look for in an Overseas Youth Summer Camp? Perspectives of Chinese Parents

ABSTRACTSending children to overseas summer camps has quickly become a popular practice for Chinese parents. The sizable market as a result of the potency of the Chinese economy and the current lack of understanding of parental decision-making factors are the primary motivating factors for this research. Specifically, this research attempts to shed light on the perspectives of Chinese parents concerning the specific traits and characteristics of overseas summer camps they perceive as attractive and what benefits they seek from such an experience for their children. Employing the notions of push (internal) and pull (external) factors as a theoretical backdrop, this study tested a model of perceived attractiveness of overseas youth summer camps via a sample of 234 Chinese parents. The findings suggest that both push and pull factors positively contribute to the perceived attractiveness of overseas summer camps. While sharing similar preferences with Western customers in some aspects of a summer camp, the Chinese parents were found to have unique camp attribute preferences and motives. Theoretical as well as relevant practical implications are discussed.

In-Law Preferences in China: What Parents Look for in the Parents of Their Children's Mates.

Across different times and cultures, parents play an important role in influencing their children's mating decisions. When they do so, they aim to forge useful alliances with other parents which raises the question of what parents look for in the latter. The current research aims to address this question. In particular, we employed an online sample of 925 Chinese parents who were asked to rate the desirability of 88 traits in the parents of prospective mates for their children. Principal components analysis classified these traits in eight factors for the mothers and 10 factors of interest for the fathers of their children's mates. We also found that parents had a well-defined hierarchy of preferences, fathers, and mothers were in agreement in what they looked for in a prospective in-law, but their preferences were contingent to the sex of the in-law.

Culture shapes nursing practice: Findings from a New Zealand study

ObjectivesThis paper reports research undertaken to investigate nurses’ and parents’ experiences of communication about parental emotions in a hospital setting, with a focus on the environmental and cultural context within which the communication occurs. MethodsA focused ethnography was employed as the aims were to understand the context within which nurse-parent interaction takes place, by exploring cultural factors, such as ways of living affecting nursing communication. Data collection occurred in a children’s unit of a New Zealand hospital, involving 260h of participant observation field work, informal interviews with parents and nurses, followed by 20 formal interviews with nurses and parents. ResultsNurses are cultural brokers, with the potential to be a link between the insider culture, the hospital and the outside, the parents. Parents look to nurses for cultural brokerage, to help them cross the strong cultural boundaries present in a hospital unit. ConclusionThe context and culture of a hospital unit influences nurse-parent communication. There is a disconnection between parents’ emotional needs in hospital and nurses’ ability to meet those needs. Practice implicationsNurses must be supported to provide effective cultural brokerage for parents. Unit managers need to acknowledge that meeting parents’ diverse needs is vital.

Unwrapping the Suburban “Package Deal”

Large disparities in educational quality exist between cities and surrounding suburban school districts and are increasing between suburban districts—a trend that emerged over the past several decades and shows signs of growing. Using in-depth interviews, this study examines how children are sorted into different school districts across a metropolitan area. We find that the ideal educational arrangement for nearly all parents is to live in a neighborhood that guarantees access to neighborhood schools that meets their expectations, something we call the “package deal.” Parents look to the suburbs to achieve this ideal, but not all suburbs provide it. Metropolitan patterns of racial residential segregation, interact with families’ resources and constraints to reproduce racial inequalities in educational opportunities across suburban districts. Integrated approaches to housing and education policy are needed to address parents’ preference to couple residential and school choices and reduce growing suburban inequality.

Cosmic Commandos by Christopher Eliopoulos

Reviewed by: Cosmic Commandos by Christopher Eliopoulos April Spisak Eliopoulos, Christopher Cosmic Commandos; written and illus. by Christopher Eliopoulos.Dial, 2017[192p] ISBN 978-1-101-99448-1 $13.99 Reviewed from galleys Ad Gr. 3–5 Jeremy doesn’t really like other people, so when he discovers that his cereal-box prize, a ring, is actually magical and that he is now the superhero in a video game come to life, he tries to go it alone to defeat all of the villains. It doesn’t matter that his twin brother Justin has great ideas too, or that Justin’s read the guide book to this video game, or that Justin is, in fact, exactly what Jeremy ultimately needs to defeat the final boss—Jeremy spends most of this graphic novel firmly rejecting his brother. The shock of bright colors, giant sound effects, and visually cool villains amp up the fun and zippy excitement of this graphic novel. Unfortunately, Jeremy’s such a jerk that it’s hard to connect with him; even when he finally accepts Justin it feels like too little, too late. In addition, it’s unclear whether there’s an intentional homage to Bill Watterson going on or not (it’s not mentioned anywhere), but Jeremy [End Page 448] is so similar to Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes that it’s distracting: his teacher and parents look similar, his declarations of oppression are familiar, and his imaginative play puts him in the role of Cosmic Commando which is, of course, a close tie to Calvin’s Spaceman Spiff. Issues aside, however, there’s plenty of drama and video-game inspired action to keep readers zooming along to the end, and there’s a cozy finish where the long-suffering Justin finally gets all he ever wanted, a brother who acknowledges his existence. Copyright © 2017 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Early childhood development and iranian parents' knowledge: A qualitative study

Background:Early childhood is the most important step throughout the lifespan and it is a critical period continuing to the end of 8-year-old. Mothers’ knowledge is one of the important aspects of child development. The goals of this study were to determine the situation of knowledge in Iranian parents about the concept and the importance of early childhood development (ECD) and determining the sources of parental knowledge about ECD from the perspective of parents and grandparents.Methods:This qualitative study was conducted based on the directional content analysis in 2016. The purposive sampling method is utilized to select 24 participants among parents and grandparents in Tehran. The inclusion criteria consisted of speaking in Persian and having a child or grandchild <3-year-old. Data were collected through four focus group discussions and four individual interviews.Results:Iranian parental knowledge about integrative ECD is not enough, their knowledge about motor development and speech and language are relatively better, about cognitive development is little and socialemotional is very little. They said parents and other caregivers influence the process of children's development. Parents’ knowledge resources about ECD included human resources, physical resources, virtual space, and the media. According to the majority of participants, “pediatricians are the most reliable source of parents’ knowledge about ECD” even though the main focus of pediatricians is on treating diseases, physical health, and growth of children.Conclusions:According to the results, the knowledge of Iranian parent is not enough about ECD; therefore, actions must be taken to increase their knowledge in these domains. Parents look for reliable and valid sources to enhance their knowledge and they rely the most on pediatricians in this regard. Therefore, more studies on assessing parents’ knowledge in community and the practical methods for knowledge promotion in this field is recommended.

Readability of Information Related to the Parenting of a Child With a Cleft.

BackgroundMany parents look to various sources for information about parenting when their child has a cleft lip and/or palate. More than 8 million Americans perform health-related searches every day on the World Wide Web. Furthermore, a significant number of them report feeling “overwhelmed” by the language and content of the information.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to determine the readability of information related to parenting a child with cleft lip and/or palate. It was hypothesized that the readability of such materials would be at a level higher than 6th grade.MethodsIn February of 2012, a Web-based search was conducted using the search engine Google for the terms “parenting cleft lip and palate.”ResultsA total of 15 websites, 7 books, and 8 booklets/factsheets (N=30) entered the readability analysis. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Fog Scale Level, and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) index scores were calculated. The reading level of the websites and books ranged from 8th to 9th and 9th to10th grade, respectively. The average reading level of the booklets/factsheets was 10th grade. Overall, the mean readability of the media resources analyzed was considered “hard to read.” No statistically significant mean difference was found for the readability level across websites, books, and booklets/factsheets (Kruskal-Wallis test, significance level .05).ConclusionsWhen considering websites, books, booklets, and factsheets analyzed, the average readability level was between 8th and 10th grade. With the US national reading level average at 8th grade and the general recommendation that health-related information be written at a 6th grade level, many parents may find the text they are reading too difficult to comprehend. Therefore, many families might be missing out on the opportunity to learn parenting practices that foster optimal psychosocial development of their children.

Unpacking Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Providers

Unpacking Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Providers

How do parents choose a school?

What do parents look for and prioritise when it comes to choosing a school for their children? A research project has sought to answer this question. Karen Wespieser reports

Strengths of Good Character to Achieve Higher Social Academic Achievement for Students of English Department at STKIP PGRI Jombang

Good character is important in the daily lives of individuals and families, in the workplace, in school, and in the larger community. For centuries, building and strengthening good character among children and youth have been universal goals for parenting and education. Good character is what parents look for in their children, what teachers look for in their students, what siblings look for in their brothers and sisters, and what friends look for in each other. Character is critical for lifelong optimal human development. It has become parents’ and educators’ responsibility to encourage their children or their students to implement it. Based on the problem above, the researcher has conducted the research to know the correlation between the strengths of character and academic achievement for students of STKIP PGRI Jombang by using correlational research design. The instruments used are questionnaire, likert scale, and interview. The researcher has analyzed the data by using product moment formula. The significant level is 95% (α=0,05). The finding is rxy=0,503079 and t test=2,53734. The correlation is positive which means that there is same direction between free variable and bound variable. The higher good character which the students have, the higher social academic achievement they get. Because t test (2,53734) &gt; t table (2,093), the conclusion is there is significant correlation between good character and social academic achievement for students of STKIP PGRI Jombang

I Can Brush My Teeth by S. M. Johanson

Johanson, Sarah Margaret. I Can Brush My Teeth. Montreal: Chouette Publishing, 2013. Print board book.For almost 25 years, preschoolers have been delighted by stories of four-year old Caillou. The French Canadian series was initiated by author Christine L’Heureux in an effort to illustrate everyday experiences in a child’s life and how to cope under various circumstances. Child psychologists have typically been consulted in the development of the stories and this book is no exception, drawing on the expertise of child psychologist Francine Nadeau. Pediatric dentist Dr. Hélène Buithieu was also consulted to ensure accurate representation of proper oral health practices.If the average toddler is anything like my three-year old niece, they will love this book! We read it six times over the course of a day. Caillou is growing up and wants to brush his teeth on his own without help from his parents. The story instructs the child to brush in little circles all around the mouth. While the story is a bit repetitive for an adult, this does not appear to be an issue with children and reinforces proper technique as recommended by dentists.Children familiar with the Caillou television program might question why the parents look quite different from the same characters as presented on the show. My niece also astutely observed, “Where’s Rosie?” since the two-year old sister does not make an appearance. The story is simple, the illustrations colourful, and will hopefully encourage children to have fun brushing their teeth by themselves. However, you may have to buy your child sparkly toothpaste so they can brush like Caillou!Recommended: 3 out of 4 stars Reviewer: Trish ChatterleyTrish is a Public Services Librarian for the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library at the University of Alberta. In her free time she enjoys dancing, gardening, and reading books of all types.

Women Empowerment as a Tool for Enhancement of Values in Education: An Historical Analysis

Education is a part and parcel of human life itself irrespective of the field of activity. Every field of human activity has developed its own value systems. Education has also accumulated its own value systems over a period of time. In order to make value education a powerful tool, education should be made more open, more reflective and more vocal with greater participation of teachers, students, parents and the society in deciding all major aspects of education. So far, the education system in India is a closed one with outdated teacher training programmes and syllabi, heavy and mind bogging exercises with lots of paper work. There is little that a student can look into the society and learn and much less the relevance of his learning to the society. For most of the times, parents look at their children like scapegoats, since they cannot participate in their children’s education. Thus, in our country education itself has became a blunt and invalid tool. Therefore, education has lost its relevance to the social, economic, political, ethical, cultural and spiritual values of our country. Under such circumstances one cannot expect education to play the role of a most effective powerful tool that can influence human life. Therefore, there is a need to examine which type of value systems we have to develop in our educational institutions in India, that are most suitable in our socio-religious, philosophical and historical background.

The Role of Community Nurture in Adolescent Interest in College Attendance

adolescent depression conducted in a convenience sample of community pediatric offices with access to integrated behavioral health services. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for key themes. Interview questions addressed parental barriers to uptake of care for depression within an integrated behavioral health system. Results: Several key themes emerged from the interviews. PCPs thought parental barriers were more salient to accessing care than teen barriers. Parents were seen as responsible for prioritizing depression care for the teen, and without this, teens would not have the means (e.g. transportation, finances, parental social support, etc.) to obtain care. PCPs reported some parents refused to accept the diagnosis, instead telling the child, especially boys, to deal with their problems on their own e even refusing care after the PCP, in a private conversation with the parent, exhorted the importance of treatment. One PCP described, “I’ve had parents look at me straight in the eye and be like, ‘No. They’re fine. See you later.’” PCPs described some parents who had difficulty identifying the presence of depressive symptoms and others who would attribute symptoms to normal adolescence or a situation such as a divorce. Some PCPs expressed frustration at parental skepticism about treatment. Other barriers identified by PCPs included parental inability to access care due to work requirements, lack of support, feeling overwhelmed, or having “chaotic” home situations including family discord or violence. PCPs often equated structural barriers like transportation with a parent not prioritizing care. PCPs contrasted this with examples of good family support they believed would enable adolescents to attend follow-up appointments and have a “life coach” at home who could help with monitoring for side effects and watching for increased suicidality when starting antidepressants. Conclusions: PCPs working in an environment with integrated behavioral health services reported that when adolescents do not access care it is often due to parental barriers. PCPs commonly noted attitudinal barriers such as not accepting the diagnosis and attributing symptoms to part of normal adolescent development as well as skepticism about treatment. PCPs believe these negative attitudes may also explain purported underlying structural barriers. Interventions which assist PCPs in eliciting and addressing parental barriers are needed to improve the uptake of adolescent depression care. Sources of Support: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality T32HS019486-01.

Children with Special Need: Care and Family Support

All parents look forward to having a normal and healthy baby. The confirmation of disability in their child shakes the family and serves as a source of severe psychological disruption to family adjustment. Accepting a child with disability becomes difficult for parents and the family, when competence and achievement are important in the competitive world. The first few years of the child’s life are crucial. During this period he learns about her\himself and the world around him\her. For the disabled child, the experience of growing and learning can be painful and frustrating. It becomes more painful, when the disabled child comes from an environment where survival is an everyday struggle. Thus, when it suddenly becomes necessary for family to love someone who has a very limited capacity, the family is put in a conflicting situation, resulting in a great deal of stress. There should be a team approach to parenting, including shared responsibility for decisionmaking and child management. A supportive family environment helps each family member to develop confidence and self-respect.