Western Kentucky University

Understanding Perceived Pediatric Healthcare Needs in the Rural Mennonite Communities of South-Central Kentucky: A Community-Based Research Study

Grade Level at Time of Presentation

Junior

Major

Nursing

Institution 24-25

Western Kentucky University

KY House District #

19

KY Senate District #

16

Department

Dept. of Nursing

Abstract

This project aims to assess the healthcare needs, opinions, and access to modern pediatric medicine within a Mennonite community in South-Central Kentucky. While Anabaptist communities often live more isolated lifestyles and may avoid modern healthcare, little research has focused on the perspectives of parents in this region. The study surveyed Mennonite parents to understand their experiences with both modern and homeopathic pediatric medicine, their access to care, and factors influencing their healthcare decisions. A standardized child health questionnaire and a culturally sensitive healthcare preferences questionnaire was distributed to 70 families, with a response rate of 41.The results will provide insights into the pediatric healthcare needs of Anabaptist communities and inform future healthcare strategies for these populations. Findings will be shared at the WKU Student Scholar Conference and submitted for publication.

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Understanding Perceived Pediatric Healthcare Needs in the Rural Mennonite Communities of South-Central Kentucky: A Community-Based Research Study

This project aims to assess the healthcare needs, opinions, and access to modern pediatric medicine within a Mennonite community in South-Central Kentucky. While Anabaptist communities often live more isolated lifestyles and may avoid modern healthcare, little research has focused on the perspectives of parents in this region. The study surveyed Mennonite parents to understand their experiences with both modern and homeopathic pediatric medicine, their access to care, and factors influencing their healthcare decisions. A standardized child health questionnaire and a culturally sensitive healthcare preferences questionnaire was distributed to 70 families, with a response rate of 41.The results will provide insights into the pediatric healthcare needs of Anabaptist communities and inform future healthcare strategies for these populations. Findings will be shared at the WKU Student Scholar Conference and submitted for publication.