Report

Children's Health Status: Examining the Associations Among Income Poverty, Material Hardship and Parental Factors

Researchers at the Department of Human Development, California State University East Bay, conducted this study examining a model of income poverty, material hardship, parenting factors, and child health status to understand how material hardship and parental factors mediate the effects of poverty on child health. Utilizing data from the 2002 National Survey of American Families, researchers found that poverty has an independent effect on health, and its effects are partially explained by material hardship, parental depression and parental behaviors.

Source
Partner Resources
National/International
National
Topics/Subtopics
Supportive Services
Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
Post-employment Supports
Special Populations
Publication Date
2007-09-01