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

这项研究是为了审查城市母亲和老年人解决健康和社区相关问题的能力。当地居民的需求和社会生活进行了调查。以下是这项研究的结果。A.对482名有3-4个月婴儿的母亲进行的调查显示，大约10%的母亲参加了婴儿护理小组。小组成员人数不多，每月最少一次在公共设施举行会议，交流资讯，参与亲子游戏及活动。B.在神奈川县Y市，对定期访问康复中心儿科的7名残疾儿童家长进行了采访。对面临的问题和需要的支持进行了调查。关于残疾儿童，公共福利服务严重缺乏。参加自助小组帮助有残疾儿童的父母认识和理解各种相关因素。C.根据对独居老人的调查，40%的老人选择独居。超过90%的受试者身体健康，可以外出。49%的男性和33%的女性就业。60%的人在社交方面很活跃，他们发现社交需求包括有一个地方可以让他们学习自我照顾。D.对257对65岁以上的城市老年夫妇的生活状况进行了调查。48%的男性和18%的女性就业，60%的受试者有某种形式的社区社会活动。健康状况与生活态度改善及与配偶关系改善有关。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.