Evaluation of the use of a Parent-Held Child Health Record by Pregnant Women and Mothers of Young Children

摘要

The purpose of this evaluation was to document (a) the level of patients' satisfaction with use of apersonal parent-held child health record (PHCHR), (b) their frequency of using it for specific reasons, (c)behavior changes participants made due to use of this record, and (d) perceived barriers to using thePHCHR. Eighty-two mothers completed the 22-item validated evaluation instrument. Patients reportedhigh levels of satisfaction with all applicable use of the PHCHR. Respondents believed the PHCHR was auseful tool that served as a cue to increase their action in health seeking behaviors. Healthcare providersmay consider use of PHCPR for pregnant women and mothers of young children