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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2014.21.3.246

Survey on Health Care and Household Safety Management for Vulnerable Children  

Nam, Hye Kyung (Department of Nursing, Gachon University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.21, no.3, 2014 , pp. 246-254 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to provide baseline data on children's health care and household safety management in one region and to support implementation of customized visiting health care services for children. Methods: 51 children and their caregivers from socially vulnerable group and 69 children and their caregivers from general group are selected as research participants. Data were collected through home visiting survey by 10 professional nurses. Results: Children from socially vulnerable group are at higher risks of poor health care and safety accidents in households than general group. Rates of taking developmental screening tests, medical check-up remain considerably low in vulnerable social group. Regarding home safety, vulnerable children are more likely to be exposed to unsafe conditions. Conclusion: These results indicate that in order to promote health care and safety conditions for vulnerable children, it is necessary to implement customized visiting health care programs which actually can reach vulnerable households and meet their demands. These findings can be used as baseline data to develop customized visiting health care programs for children.
Keywords
Visiting health care services; Child; Vulnerable population; Health; Safety;
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