The Health Needs of Children Aged 6–12 Years in Foster Care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11941230 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Anderson (0000-0001-7342-8081, University of Leicester), Lisa Marie Anderson (0000-0002-9217-4758, University of Leicester, corresponding author), Panos Vostanis (0000-0001-9217-0805, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Leicester), Neal Spencer (0000-0003-2748-6349, University of Warwick), Nick Spencer (0009-0005-1311-2444, University of Warwick) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 31-40 |
| Publication date | 2004-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Adoption & Fostering (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-5759 • E-ISSN: 1740-469X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/030857590402800305 |
| OpenAlex | W2016113285 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 37 |
It is well established that looked after children have high levels of health needs that are not usually met by existing services. Lisa Anderson, Panos Vostanis and Nick Spencer report on a study which aimed to establish the perceptions of health needs among children aged 6–12 years and their foster carers. Fifty-six children and their carers from two local authorities completed a health checklist, the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Children and Adolescents and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Despite their young age, children were broadly aware of what constitutes and promotes good health. In contrast, they gave a range of definitions of mental illness. Children were reported to be registered with general practitioners and to be up to date with immunisations, while their contacts with primary and specialist health services were related to a variety of relatively minor problems. High levels of mental health issues were established among this group, which were significantly associated with recent admission to public care and short-term placements. The findings are discussed in the context of guidelines on the health assessment of looked after children and the need for development of accessible and designated mental health services
Checklist · Context (archaeology · Family medicine · Health care · Mental health · Psychiatry · Public health · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child and Adolescent Health · Child Welfare and Adoption · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 0,37 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2024 (18) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |