A child, aged 11 years, has to stay home from school to care for his siblings while his mother works, because the family cannot afford a babysitter. The father appears to be emotionally abusive
Which intervention could be used for the primary prevention of problems such as these? a. Involve the parents in a parenting support group, and help them find affordable childcare.
b. Meet with elected officials to lobby for subsidized childcare and increasing the minimum wage.
c. Screen for signs of abuse and neglect in all children so that it can be discovered and treated early.
d. Provide supportive counseling services for those who have survived neglect or abuse.
B
Primary prevention involves steps taken to prevent health problems from developing. In this case, actions which enable the parents to afford childcare are examples of primary prevention. Secondary prevention involves finding and treating persons with active health needs (e.g., screening for signs of existing abuse), involving the parents in a support group, and intervention in abusive situations to minimize their disabling or long-term effects. Tertiary prevention refers to interventions aimed at improving functioning or managing disability from ongoing health problems, as seen here in supportive counseling for survivors of abuse.
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