Module A (Text Ch. 1-8; Ati Ch. 1-7) Factors Influencing Child Health (Ch. 2) (0 Qs)

MODULE A (Text Ch. 1-8; ATI Ch. 1-7)Factors Influencing Child Health (Ch. 2) (0 Qs)1. Discuss genetic influences on the health of a child Gender, race, biologic traits, aspects of temperament, certain diseases or illnesses2. Delineate the structures and functions of families and the influence on children and their health. Nuclear family = husband, wife, children living in same household Binuclear family = child is a member of two families; joint custody Works better when the interests of the child are put above the parents needs and desires Single-parent family = one parent responsible Encounter several challenges because of economic, social and personal restraints Commuter family = adults in the family living and working apart for professional or financial reasons Similar to single-parent family Step or blended family = adults with children from previous marriages or from the new marriage May lead to family conflict due to different expectations Extended family = nuclear family and grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles Need to determine decision maker as well as primary caretaker of the children Same-sex family May face prejudice Communal family = group of people living together to raise children and manage household; unrelated by blood or marriage May face prejudice