Abstract:Background
Left behind children (LBC) are children living with caregivers, while their parents work abroad. In recent decades Lithuania had lost ¼ of its population due to emigration, but the prevalence of LBC and their health needs are not sufficiently studied. The aim of study was to evaluate the association between self-reported health, emotional and behavioural difficulties between LBC and non-LBC.
Methods
The cross-secti… Show more
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