General Health Status of Children as Perceived by Their Parents.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the health perceptions of parents in relation to the overall health status of their children residing in an industrialized region. The study involved the participation of 316 parents. The data collection process involved the utilization of a survey questionnaire, which encompassed inquiries pertaining to parental perspectives on children's susceptibility to environmental hazards, as well as their level of awareness about health-related matters. The results indicated a substantial correlation between parents' views of environmental risk and their assessment of their children's overall health, encompassing physical, emotional, and social well-being. In addition, it was shown that there exists a favorable correlation between parents' understanding of health matters and their perceptions of their own health. The findings of this study indicate that the level of parental awareness regarding environmental dangers and their understanding of health-related matters significantly influence their assessments of their children's overall health condition. The discussion encompasses the implications of these findings for public health treatments and policies. The research additionally revealed a substantial correlation between parents' health views of their children's physical, emotional, and social well-being. The results of this study indicate a necessity for the implementation of health education initiatives aimed at assisting parents in mitigating the potential health hazards that their children may encounter in industrialized regions.