Child care use by low-income single mothers of preschoolers born preterm versus those of preschoolers born full term Article

Youngblut, JAM, Brooten, D, Lobar, SL et al. (2005). Child care use by low-income single mothers of preschoolers born preterm versus those of preschoolers born full term . JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES, 20(4), 246-257. 10.1016/j.pedn.2005.02.013

cited authors

  • Youngblut, JAM; Brooten, D; Lobar, SL; Hernandez, L; McKenry, M

authors

abstract

  • This study describes prewelfare reform child care use by 64 primarily low-income single mothers (65.6% African American) with preschoolers (half born preterm). Forty percent used child care for more than 75% of their children's lives, 20% did when not employed. Preschool children born preterm were more likely to receive child care from nonrelatives throughout their lives than children born full term. Children with health problems used a greater number of child care arrangements. Findings suggest addressing child care issues with both employed and nonemployed mothers and adequacy of child care for children with special needs. © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

publication date

  • July 1, 2005

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start page

  • 246

end page

  • 257

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 4