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Health of single mothers and fathers in Germany. Results of the GEDA studies 2019 - 2023.
Rattay, Petra; Öztürk, Yasmin; Geene, Raimund; Sperlich, Stefanie; Kuhnert, Ronny; Neuhauser, Hannelore; Hapke, Ulfert; Starker, Anne; Hövener, Claudia.
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  • Rattay P; Robert Koch Institute, Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Berlin, Germany.
  • Öztürk Y; Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, University Hospital, Institute for Medical Sociology, Düsseldorf, Germany.
  • Geene R; German Youth Institute, Munich, Germany.
  • Sperlich S; Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany.
  • Kuhnert R; Berlin School of Public Health, Berlin, Germany.
  • Neuhauser H; Hannover Medical School, Medical Sociology, Hannover, Germany.
  • Hapke U; Robert Koch Institute, Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Berlin, Germany.
  • Starker A; Robert Koch Institute, Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Berlin, Germany.
  • Hövener C; Robert Koch Institute, Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Berlin, Germany.
J Health Monit ; 9(3): 1-18, 2024 Sep.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39036763
ABSTRACT

Background:

The living situation of single parents is often characterised by sole responsibility for family and household, problems in reconciling work and family life, and a high risk of poverty. In a comparative perspective with parents in partner households, the health of single mothers and fathers was analysed, considering differences in their social status.

Methods:

The analyses are based on data from the GEDA studies 2019 - 2023 (7,999 women, 6,402 men). Prevalences for single mothers and fathers and mothers and fathers living in partner households were calculated for self-rated health, chronic diseases, depressive symptoms, smoking and utilisation of professional help for mental health problems. In multivariate models, adjustments were made for income, education, employment status and social support, and interactions with family type were included.

Results:

Single mothers and fathers show higher prevalences for all health indicators in comparison to parents living in partner households. Also after adjustment, the differences between family types remain significant. The health of single mothers also varies partially with income, employment status and social support.

Conclusions:

Health promotion measures have to consider that single parents are a heterogeneous group. In addition to strengthening personal skills, policy and setting-based interventions aim to reduce health inequalities.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Health Monit Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Alemania
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Health Monit Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Alemania