Selbstwahrnehmung der Gesundheit und ärztliche Inanspruchnahme bei Alleinerziehenden - Ergebnisse des Bundesgesundheitssurveys

Hoffmann, Bridget; Swart, Erik

doi:10.1055/s-2002-25205

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“…Nevertheless, there are some indications that single mothers are more frequently affected by pain in their daily activities than mothers living with a partner [ 9 , 10 ]. With regard to chronic back pain, Hancioglu [ 6 ] found significant differences between single mothers and those living with a partner; although the results published by Lange and Saß [ 10 ] and Hoffmann and Swart [ 8 ] do not corroborate these findings.…”

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“…The studies show that single mothers rate their health as poor more frequently than mothers living with a partner [ 6 , 8-10 , 12 ]. In addition, when single mothers are affected by depression or disorders related to the use of psychoactive substances, such as alcohol and drugs, they face a higher burden than mothers in the same situation who are living with a partner [ 6-8 , 10 , 11 , 15-17 , 19 , 20 ].…”

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“…In addition, when single mothers are affected by depression or disorders related to the use of psychoactive substances, such as alcohol and drugs, they face a higher burden than mothers in the same situation who are living with a partner [ 6-8 , 10 , 11 , 15-17 , 19 , 20 ]. Single mothers also have a worse basic emotional state [ 6 , 8 , 9 ] and a lower health-related quality of life [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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“…The studies also suggest that single mothers take part in sporting activity less often that mothers living with a partner [ 9 , 12 ]. Despite this, there are only slight differences in terms of average body mass index (BMI) [ 8 ]. Only minor differences, if any, were identified for the utilization of medical services.…”

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“…Only minor differences, if any, were identified for the utilization of medical services. However, psychotherapists are more frequently consulted by single mothers than by mothers living with a partner [ 8 ]. On the other hand, single mothers tend to attend medical check-ups less often [ 8 , 9 ] and take psychotropic medicines, especially sleeping pills, more frequently than mothers living with a partner [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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The health of single mothers and fathers in Germany

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Lippe

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In every fifth family in Germany, one parent lives alone with children in the household. Life as a single parent is often marked by challenges that include adopting sole responsibility for the child’s education and care, alongside employment commitments, and the difficulties of reconciling work and family life. Moreover, despite comparatively high employment rates, single parents – and their children – are greatly affected by poverty. This paper compares the health of single parents and parents living in partnership and analyses the extent to which single parents’ health varies according to their socio-economic and employment status, and social support. The analysis was conducted using data from the German Health Update (GEDA) study in 2009, 2010 and 2012 on fair or poor self-rated general health, as well as depression, back pain, obesity, smoking, sporting inactivity and the non-utilization of dental check-ups. The analyses are based on data from 9,806 women and 6,279 men living in a household with at least one child under the age of 18. The study identified a significantly higher prevalence for all health indicators (apart from obesity) among single mothers compared to mothers living with a partner. In the case of single fathers, higher prevalences were found for depression, smoking and the non-utilization of dental check-ups. On average, the lower socio-economic status of women can explain a certain proportion of the health impairment of single parents, but not for men. However, a lower socio-economic status or social support do not account for the health impairments of single parents. Therefore, the higher prevalence of health impairments among single parents cannot simply be attributed to differences in employment status or to lower levels of social support; rather, certain health indicators show a cumulative effect between single-parents status and the social factors mentioned above. The results presented here provide a differentiated view of the relationship between the health and social situation of single parents. Improving the financial position of one-parent families and making it easier to reconcile work and family life are important steps that would help improve the health of single parents.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Is parenthood associated with mental health?

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Wie beeinflussen Kinder das Eingehen neuer Partnerschaften? Ein Vergleich zwischen Alleinerziehenden und Kinderlosen

Rapp

Sari

2019

Zeitschrift Für Soziologie

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ZusammenfassungDer Beitrag untersucht, wie sich das Zusammenleben mit Kindern aus früheren Beziehungen auf die Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Wiederverpartnerung und auf den Zusammenzug mit einer neuen Partnerin bzw. mit einem neuen Partner auswirken. Datengrundlage ist das Sozio-oekonomische Panel (SOEP) mit den Wellen von 1992 bis 2014. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass das Zusammenleben mit Kindern den Beginn einer neuen Partnerschaft sowohl für Frauen als auch für Männer unwahrscheinlicher macht. Weitere Ergebnisse legen nahe, dass dies nicht in erster Linie auf schlechtere Partnermarktgelegenheiten von Eltern zurückzuführen ist, sondern darauf, dass Mütter und Väter auf dem Partnermarkt als weniger attraktiv wahrgenommen werden als Kinderlose. Wenn jedoch eine neue Partnerschaft eingegangen wurde, wird der Zusammenzug mit dem neuen Partner bzw. mit der neuen Partnerin durch Kinder nicht verzögert.

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Selbstwahrnehmung der Gesundheit und ärztliche Inanspruchnahme bei Alleinerziehenden - Ergebnisse des Bundesgesundheitssurveys

Abstract: In respect of health, psychological stress is at a high level whereas the value of subjective health seems lower. The emphasis on situational parameters provides an insight into positive coping strategies and shifts the focus on influences that support health in a positive manner.

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The health of single mothers and fathers in Germany

The health of single mothers and fathers in Germany

Is parenthood associated with mental health?

Wie beeinflussen Kinder das Eingehen neuer Partnerschaften? Ein Vergleich zwischen Alleinerziehenden und Kinderlosen

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