scholarly journals National Cross-Sectional Survey: U.S. Parents’ Acceptance of Learning about Mindfulness Practices for Parents and Children (Preprint)

10.2196/30242 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mala Mathur ◽  
Bradley R. Kerr ◽  
Jessica C. Babal ◽  
Jens C. Eickhoff ◽  
Ryan J. Coller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Mindfulness Practices

National Cross-Sectional Survey: U.S. Parents’ Acceptance of Learning about Mindfulness Practices for Parents and Children (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mala Mathur ◽  
Bradley R. Kerr ◽  
Jessica C. Babal ◽  
Jens C. Eickhoff ◽  
Ryan J. Coller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Provider ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Mindfulness Practices

BACKGROUND Mindfulness practices are associated with improved health and well-being for children. Few studies have assessed parents’ acceptance of learning about mindfulness practices. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess parents’ beliefs and interest in learning about mindfulness, including from their health care provider, and differences across demographic backgrounds. METHODS We conducted a national, cross-sectional survey of parents with 0-18-year-old children in October 2018. Measures included beliefs and interest in learning about mindfulness. These measures were compared across demographic backgrounds using chi-squared analysis. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were used to perform adjusted comparisons between demographic backgrounds. RESULTS Participants (N=3,000) were 87% female and 82.5% Caucasian. Most (64.2%) reported beliefs that mindfulness can be beneficial when parenting, 53.7% showed interest in learning about mindfulness to help their child stay healthy, and 40.8% reported interest in learning about mindfulness from their health care provider. Parents with a college degree 49.6% (n=444) were more likely to report interest in learning about mindfulness from a health care provider compared to those without 37.1% (n=768) (P<.001). Parents interested in learning about mindfulness were more likely to be male 62.6% (n=223) (P<.001). There was no significant difference in interest in learning about mindfulness from a health care provider based on race. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that many parents believe mindfulness can be beneficial while parenting and are interested in learning how mindfulness could help their child stay healthy. Findings suggest there is an opportunity to educate families about mindfulness practices. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable.

scholarly journals Parent’s Knowledge and Awareness in Maintaining their Children's Oral Health: A Cross Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-230
Author(s):  
Talha Ashar ◽  
Asma Shakoor ◽  
Mustafa Sajid ◽  
Rabia Zafar ◽  
Mohsin Javaid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
College Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The University ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Parents had a great role in prevention of child’s dental decay and special emphasis has been put on the maintenance of child oral hygiene status for achieving optimum health as early childhood caries is regarded as the major dental disease around the world. Our study aimed to evaluate knowledge and awareness of the parents regarding oral hygiene of the children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2019 to August 2019 in Nishtar Institute of dentistry, Multan. Total 300 parents of 4 to 9-year-old children were enrolled in the study. Detailed demographics including age, education, and monthly income were recorded. The questionnaire regarding oral health was designed and data was collected through that self-administered questionnaire. Data was analysed by SPSS 24.0. Results: About 7% of Parent’s were uneducated, 38.5% got the school education, 15.5% got the college education and 39% got the university education. Only 32% parents were aware of proper brushing technique while 68% were unaware. 56% parents said that the sweets, chocolates and junk food are not good for oral health while 44% denied this. 46% parents told that their children complained about teeth and 42% parents visited the dentist for their children. Conclusions: There is a need to improve the knowledge and practices of parents and children about the oral hygiene maintenance to aid in reducing the oral health problems in future.

scholarly journals Frequency and Source of Worries in An International Sample of Pregnant and Postpartum Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Wyszynski ◽  
Sonia Hernandez-Diaz ◽  
Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu ◽  
Noemi Ramiro ◽  
Archana Basu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Abstract BackgroundPregnant and postpartum women face unique challenges and concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus far, no studies have explored the factors associated with increased levels of worry in this population globally. The current study sought to assess the frequency and sources of worry during the COVID-19 pandemic in an international sample of pregnant and postpartum women.MethodsWe conducted an anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey in 64 countries between May and June 2020. The survey was available in 12 languages and hosted on the Pregistry platform for COVID-19 studies. Participants were sought mainly on social media platforms and online parenting forums. The survey included questions related to demographics, level of worry, support, stress, COVID-19 exposure, frequency of media usage, and mental health indicators.ResultsThe study included 7,561 participants. Eighty-three percent of all participants indicated that they were either ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ worried. Women 13-28 weeks pregnant were significantly more likely to indicate that they were ‘very worried’ compared to those who were postpartum or at other stages of pregnancy. When compared with women living in Europe, those in Africa, Asia and Pacific, North America and South/Latin America were more likely to have increased levels of worry, as were those who more frequently interacted with social media. Different forms of support and stress also had an impact upon level of worry, while indicators of stress and anxiety were positively associated with worry level.ConclusionPregnant and postpartum women are vulnerable to the changes in societal norms brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the factors associated with levels of worry within this population will enable society to address potential unmet needs and improve the current and future mental health of parents and children.

scholarly journals Epidemiological determinants of parasitic infestation among 6-12 years old children in peri-urban area of Rohtak, Haryana, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 597
Author(s):  
Murti Devi ◽  
Vinod Chayal
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Parasitic Infestation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children

Background: Intestinal parasitic infestation is one of the commonest causes of chronic infection in humans in developing countries and is responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality. Despite the improved socio-economic conditions and elevated living standards, surprisingly it is still a public health problem even in developed countries, like the United States. Objectives of the study were to determine the association of factors associated with parasitic infestation among children of 6-12 years age.Methods:  A cross sectional survey approach was adopted to collect the data and 200 children (6-12 years) and their parents were finally included as per research criteria. Data was collected by interviewing the parents and children using structured interview schedule. Microscopic examinations of stool samples were also done for detection of ova and cysts of intestinal parasites.Results:  Out of 200 study subjects 65 (32.5%) were found to be positive for parasitic infestation namely Giardia lamblia (18.0%) E. histolytica (8.5%), Taenia (4.5%) and H. nana (1.5%). Majority of parasitic infestation i.e. (58.7%) was found among the children of illiterate mothers, (44.6%) in case of joint families and (44.8%) belonging to families having a monthly income less than Rs. 5,000.Conclusions: In this study, it was found that mother’s education, family income, type of family are significantly associated factors with parasitic infestation. The present study opens an area for the further planning such as improving the low socio-economic status, regular deworming of the children, promotion of usages of toilets and up gradation of water supply system as preventive measures in this setting.

scholarly journals Patient Reported Experience in a Pediatric Emergency Department

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-123
Author(s):  
Chandan Bal ◽  
Mohammad AlNajjar ◽  
Jennifer Thull-Freedman ◽  
Erin Pols ◽  
Ashley McFetridge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Pediatric Emergency Department ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Experience Measure

Objectives: To describe patient-reported experience in a pediatric emergency department (ED) and determine: ( 1 ) whether there are differences between the experience children report in comparison to their parents; and ( 2 ) whether factors such as time of visit (day, evening, night) and ED census are associated with patient experience. Methods: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional survey of children ≥8 years of age and the parents/guardians of children 0 to 17 years who visited a pediatric ED using a validated patient experience measure. The proportion of respondents for each question indicating that an aspect of their care could have been improved was calculated as problem scores for each survey item. The primary outcome was the overall problem scores for all respondents combined and for children and parents separately. Results: A total of 237 parents and 109 children completed surveys. The areas with the highest problem scores identified by both parents and children were: having enough to do while waiting to be seen (53.5; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 48.1, 58.8) and when to restart usual activities (34.7; 95% CI: 29.7, 40.0). There were meaningful differences in problem scores between children and parents including: doctors and nurses explaining what they were doing (parents: 19; 95% CI: 14.3, 24.7, child 40.4; 95% CI: 31.2, 50.2) and privacy when examined and treated (parents: 17.3; 95% CI: 12.8, 22.9, child: 36.7; 95% CI: 27.8, 46.5). Conclusion: There are differences in reported experience between children and their parents. This highlights the importance of including children when assessing patient experience in a pediatric setting.

scholarly journals Psycho-behavioural impact of ‘Lockdown’ due to COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal: An Online Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
AK Gupta ◽  
A Mehra ◽  
S. Sahoo ◽  
P Pokhrel ◽  
S Grover
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Survey Monkey ◽  
Emotional Distancing

 Introduction: Nepal entered into a lockdown mode since 24th March 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19 infection. Our aim was to evaluate the mental and behavioural impact of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic on the general public of Nepal in terms of the point prevalence of sadness, anxiety, feelings and relationship issues due to lockdown. Material And Method: It was a web-based cross-sectional survey conducted by using the Survey Monkey platform during 8th April 2020 and 29th April 2020. The link generated was circulated on Whatsapp platforms. Self-designed clinical profile was made to assess different feelings, leisure activities and relationship changes with family members that are not assessed using scale. The survey link was circulated starting from 8th April 2020 and was closed on 29th April 2020. Results: Of the 142 participants about 35.9% reported being sad, 28.2% had anxiety and about 46.5% of the participants felt lonely. Fear of death (60.6%) and getting infected with corona (52.1%) were the most common stress. Most of them were involved in sexual activities (67.6%) and reading books (42.3%) during lockdown. Some (14.8% and 18.3%) reported marked improvement in relationships with parents and children respectively. Conclusion: The present survey suggests that substantial proportion of the population do not report change in relationship despite reporting sadness, loneliness and change in daily activities. Therefore, social relationship and brotherhood need to be advised in addition to minimising emotional distancing during awareness programs related to COVID-19.

15-year-old tobacco and alcohol abstainers in a drier generation: Characteristics and lifestyle factors in a Norwegian cross-sectional sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingeborg Lund ◽  
Janne Scheffels
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Alcohol Abstainers ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Science Service

Aims: Norwegian adolescents currently drink and smoke less on average than previous cohorts. Based on cross-sectional survey data, the individual and familial characteristics of 15-year-old non-users and users of alcohol and tobacco were compared to identify correlates to abstinence. Methods: The survey was approved by the Norwegian Social Science Service. The sample consisted of 3107 adolescents from a 2011 school-based survey, of which 848 (27.3%) did not drink alcohol nor use tobacco. Associations with leisure time activities, risk perceptions, parenting style and social factors were analysed by logistic regression. Results: Most of the non-drinkers were also non-users of tobacco. Abstainers (neither alcohol nor tobacco use) tended to have less unorganized and more hobby-related leisure time activities, higher risk perceptions for smoking, and monitoring or emotionally supportive parents. They more rarely reported close relationships with their best friend and were more likely to report lower occurrences of drinking and smoking among friends or siblings. Conclusions: Differences in perceived parenting styles and a lower degree of unorganized leisure in the abstainer group points to monitoring and closer emotional ties between parents and children as important factors in adolescent abstinence. An implication of these results is that promoting hobby-based activities might be a useful strategy for preventing alcohol and tobacco use in young people.

scholarly journals Frequency and source of worries in an International sample of pregnant and postpartum women during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego F. Wyszynski ◽  
Sonia Hernandez-Diaz ◽  
Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu ◽  
Noemi Ramiro ◽  
Archana Basu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Abstract Background Pregnant and postpartum women face unique challenges and concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus far, no studies have explored the factors associated with increased levels of worry in this population globally. The current study sought to assess the frequency and sources of worry during the COVID-19 pandemic in an international sample of pregnant and postpartum women. Methods We conducted an anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey in 64 countries between May and June 2020. The survey was available in 12 languages and hosted on the Pregistry platform for COVID-19 studies. Participants were sought mainly on social media platforms and online parenting forums. The survey included questions related to demographics, level of worry, support, stress, COVID-19 exposure, frequency of media usage, and mental health indicators. Results The study included 7561 participants. Eighty-three percent of all participants indicated that they were either ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ worried. Women 13–28 weeks pregnant were significantly more likely to indicate that they were ‘very worried’ compared to those who were postpartum or at other stages of pregnancy. When compared with women living in Europe, those in Africa, Asia and Pacific, North America and South/Latin America were more likely to have increased levels of worry, as were those who more frequently interacted with social media. Different forms of support and stress also had an impact upon level of worry, while indicators of stress and anxiety were positively associated with worry level. Conclusion Pregnant and postpartum women are vulnerable to the changes in societal norms brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the factors associated with levels of worry within this population will enable society to address potential unmet needs and improve the current and future mental health of parents and children.

scholarly journals Agreement of parent- and child-reported wheeze: are they associated with FeNO and lung function?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeca Mozun ◽  
Cristina Ardura-Garcia ◽  
Eva S L Pedersen ◽  
Myrofora Goutaki ◽  
Jakob Usemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Childhood Asthma ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Children And Parents

In epidemiological studies, childhood asthma is usually assessed with questionnaires directed at parents or children, and these may give different answers. We studied how well parents and children agreed when asked to report symptoms of wheeze and investigated whose answers were closer to measurable traits of asthma. LuftiBus in the school is a cross-sectional survey of respiratory health among Swiss schoolchildren aged 6-17 years. We applied questionnaires to parents and children asking about wheeze and exertional wheeze in the past year. We assessed agreement between parent-child answers with kappa (k), and associations of answers from children and parents with physiological measurements (i.e. FeNO and FEV1/FVC), using quantile regression. We received questionnaires from 3079 children and their parents. Agreement was poor for reported wheeze (k=0.37) and exertional wheeze (k=0.36). Median FeNO varied when wheeze was reported by children (19 ppb, IQR: 9-44), parents (22 ppb, IQR: 12-46), both (31 ppb, IQR: 16-55) or neither (11 ppb, IQR: 7-19). Median absolute FEV1/FVC was the same when wheeze was reported by children (84%, IQR: 78-89) and by parents (84%, IQR: 78-89), lower when reported by both (82%, IQR: 78-87) and higher when reported by neither (87%, IQR: 82-91). For exertional wheeze findings were similar. Results did not differ by age or sex. Our findings suggest that surveying both parents and children and combining their responses can help us to better identify children with measurable asthma traits.

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

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