TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Information and support needs among parents of young children in a region of Canada: a cross-sectional survey
JO  - Public health nursing
A1  - Devolin, Maureen
A1  - Phelps, Dawn
A1  - Duhaney, Tara
A1  - Benzies, Karen
A1  - Hildebrandt, Clare
A1  - Rikhy, Shivani
A1  - Churchill, Jocelyn
SP  - 193
EP  - 201
VL  - 30
IS  - 3
N2  - OBJECTIVE    To determine the information and support needs among parents of young children in a region of Canada. Design and Sample    A cross-sectional survey was mailed to a stratified random sample of 1,064 parents of children aged 6 years and under. Of the 359 respondents, the majority were Caucasian, female, married, and well educated. Measures    An investigator designed questionnaire measured preferred sources of parenting information and support, sources and modes of program delivery, and perceived barriers to accessing information and programs. <br><br>RESULTS    Breastfeeding, car seat safety, caring for a new baby, supporting their child's development, and sleep issues were considered "somewhat" or "very" important by 95.8% of respondents. Informal sources of support were rated as more important and more valuable than formal supports. The internet, drop-in programs for parents and children, books, organized play groups, classes and information sessions were identified as the most preferred modes to access parenting information. Respondents reported a lack of knowledge and awareness of programs, lack of time, lack of child care, and inconvenient scheduling as the top barriers to accessing information and programs. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS    Parents want information to support their parenting. These results have implications for planning and implementation of future parenting information and support programs and services.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0737-1209
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/phn.12002
ID  - ref1
ER  -