Exploring families' experiences of health: contributions to a model of family health

被引:13
作者
Smith, Sarah L. [1 ]
DeGrace, Beth [1 ]
Ciro, Carrie [1 ]
Bax, Ami [2 ]
Hambrick, Andrea [1 ]
James, Jennifer [1 ]
Evans, Alexandra [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Oklahoma, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Rehabil Sci, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 USA
[2] Univ Oklahoma, Hlth Sci Ctr, Coll Med, Oklahoma City, OK 73190 USA
关键词
Family health; child health; LIFE BALANCE; ROUTINES; CHILD;
D O I
10.1080/13548506.2017.1319069
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Child health and developmental outcomes are influenced by the health of the family and the context created. Research suggests symptoms of poor family health (e.g. suboptimal family interactions, parenting stress) yet there is limited understanding of the factors which contribute to robust family health which may unveil opportunities for targeted intervention and family health promotion. The present study examined families' experiences of family health and factors contributing to family health. We performed a qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory methods to guide our understanding of family health for families with typically developing children aged 5-18. Interviews were conducted in family homes and all members were invited to participate. Data from interviews were transcribed, coded, thematically analyzed, and verified with select families. Ten families, including 10 mothers, 8 fathers, and 15 children participated in the study. Participants described family health as a process of balance, living purposefully, and sharing experiences together in alignment with family identity. Mediating family health were processes of awareness and reflection, and adapting, adjusting, and changing in response to family life including external stress factors. Results highlight the possibility for healthcare practitioners to facilitate families' self-reflection and awareness about their health in order to mediate family health development.
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页码:1239 / 1247
页数:9
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