Child Health Status and Health Care Use in Grandparent- Versus Parent-Led Households

• 2022

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• Deepa Joshi; Lydie Lebrun-Harris
PMID: 35909145DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-055291

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The study looks at the health of children and how often they use health care in homes led by grandparents compared to those led by parents. It describes differences in diagnosed health conditions, how much healthcare is used, and the burden on caregivers. The research uses a sample that represents children across the country to understand these differences better. Links are provided for more information about this topic through videos and resources related to child health status in different household settings.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Child Health Services; Child Welfare; Delivery of Health Care; Family Characteristics; Health Status; Caregivers; Grandparents; Health Status Disparities

Institutions: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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