Teens and young adults not ready to manage their healthcare, parents say
Gaining responsibility and independence is part of growing up. But according to their parents, managing their own health care isn’t something all teens and young adults are ready to do. Age Range:...
View ArticleMany parents missing the link between child behavior and health
Volume 23Issue 4May 18, 2015Over 60% parents would definitely talk with the doctor if their school-age child were extremely sad for more than a month.Only half would definitely discuss temper tantrums...
View ArticleBehavioral health: When do you bring up your child’s behavior and emotions...
We asked parents of children across the U.S. about their experiences managing behavioral and emotional concerns for their children. When did parents decide to bring it up with their children’s doctors...
View ArticleMany parents don’t connect their child’s behavior to their health
In our latest NPCH Report, we asked parents of children age 5-17 about discussing their children’s behavior and emotions with the doctor. Parents’ willingness to talk to a doctor about their...
View Article“Are you hungry?” Experts urge pediatricians to screen for food insecurity
Nutrition and health go hand-in-hand. When children don’t have access to enough healthy foods, their health, behavior, emotions, and school performance can suffer. Topics: Doctor VisitsTop 10
View ArticleBack off: Parents impeding teens' healthcare independence?
Volume 25Issue 2December 14, 2015Only about 15% of parents report their teen would discuss health problems independently at a routine check-up.Two-thirds of parents complete health history forms...
View ArticleTeen healthcare: Who's in charge?
Upcoming NPCH Report: Who handles various aspects of teens' healthcare? Age Range: TeensTopics: Health CareDoctor VisitsParenting
View ArticleParents taking too much control when it comes to teens' healthcare independence
In our latest NPCH Report, we asked parents about how much they and their teen handle different aspects of their teen's healthcare. Age Range: TeensTopics: Health CareDoctor VisitsParenting
View ArticleYear in review: Looking back at the top reports of 2015
It’s been an exciting year of research for the National Poll on Children’s Health. As 2015 comes to a close, we take a look back on some of our most popular reports from this year. Topics: Doctor...
View ArticleMany parents wary of online ratings for doctors
Volume 26Issue 2March 21, 2016Nearly one-third (30%) of parents have looked at online doctor ratings for themselves or a family member in the past year.69% of parents believe doctor rating websites may...
View ArticleOnline doctor ratings: Fact or fiction?
Do parents use online doctor ratings sites to find physicians for their families? Do they have any concerns about the reviews? Topics: Health CareDoctor VisitsInternet & MediaParenting
View ArticleParents report concerns about online doctor ratings
In our latest NPCH Report we asked parents of children 0-17 years old about their views of doctor rating websites. Topics: Health CareDoctor VisitsInternet & MediaParenting
View ArticleHelping parents talk about their child's mental health
Mental health concerns often are identified during visits with pediatricians and other primary care providers. Providers ask certain questions about behavior and emotions, targeted to the child’s age,...
View ArticleSick kids: Can parents get same-day doctor appointments?
Volume 28Issue 5March 20, 2017Only about half of parents are very confident they can get a same-day appointment with their provider for a sick child.About 4 in 10 parents will take their child to an...
View ArticleReport about parent confidence in getting same-day care for sick child...
This month’s Mott Poll report highlighted the experiences of parents with trying to get same-day care for their sick children, whether it be advice over phone or email or an office visit.Topics:...
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