Health and community related problem solving capacities of urban mothers and the elderly

进行这项研究是为了检查城市母亲和老年人解决保健和社区问题的能力。调查了当地居民的需求和社会生活。以下是本研究的结果：a .一项对482名3-4个月婴儿的母亲的调查显示，大约10%的母亲参加了婴儿护理小组。这些小组规模较小，每月至少在公共设施举行一次会议，交流信息，参与亲子游戏和活动。b .在神奈川县Y市，对7位残疾儿童的父母进行了采访，他们经常到康复中心的儿科就诊。对面临的问题和需要的支持进行了调查。在残疾儿童方面，公益服务严重不足。根据一项对独居老人的调查，40%的人选择独自生活。超过90%的受试者身体健康，可以外出活动。49%的男性和33%的女性有工作。60%的人有社交活动，研究发现，社交需求包括有一个可以学习自我照顾的地方。除了提出的其他观点外，还发现需要一种获取烹饪材料的简单方法。d.调查了257对65岁及以上共同生活的城市已婚老年夫妇的生活状况。48%的男性和18%的女性有工作，60%的受试者有某种形式的社区社会活动。受试者的健康状况与生活态度的改善以及与配偶的关系有关。态度和配偶关系对休闲/社交活动都有影响。

This research was undertaken to examine the health and community related problem-solving capacities of urban mothers and the elderly. Local residents needs and social lives were surveyed. The following are the results of this research.A.A survey of 482 mothers with infants aged 3-4 months reveals that approximately 10% participate in infant care groups. the groups are small scale and hold meetings in public facilities at least once each month to exchange information and participate in parent/child games and activities. The participation of specialists is extremely small.B.In city Y of Kanagawa Prefecture, interviews were held with 7 parents with disabled children who regularly visit the pediatric department of a rehabilitation center. Problems confronted and support needed was investigated. Concerning disabled children, a major lack of public welfare services was revealed. Joining self-help groups helped parents with disabled children recognize and appreciate various related elements.C.Based on a survey of elderly living alone, 40% live alone by choice. More than 90% of the subjects were healthy enough to go outside. 49% of the males, and 33% of the females were employed. 60% were socially active, and it was found that social needs included having a place where they could learn about self-care. As well as other points made, a simple means of obtaining ingredients for cooking was found to be needed.D.The living situation of 257 married urban elderly couples aged 65 years or older living together was examined. With 48% of the males and 18% of the females being employed, 60% of the subjects had some form of community-based social activity. The subjects' health situation was related to improved living attitudes as well as relationship with spouse. Attitudes and spouses' relationships had an influence on both leisure/social activities.