Assessing the Impact of Health Policy Reforms on Vulnerable Populations: A Social Science Perspective

Through the view of social science, this study takes a critical look at how changes to health policy affect people who are already at risk. As countries around the world make big changes to their health care systems, it's important to figure out how these changes affect weak and marginalised groups. Our study uses a social science approach to look into how changing health policies affect the lives of disadvantaged groups by exploring the complex web of social, economic, and cultural factors that affect them. The method uses a mix of quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with conversations and focus group talks with people from a range of disadvantaged groups to get more in-depth ideas. Through a broad lens, we want to find out the complex ways that changes in health policy interact with social factors that affect health, affecting the availability, cost, and quality of healthcare for weak groups. Early results show that vulnerable groups bear an unfair amount of the load, showing differences in healthcare outcomes, hurdles to entry, and differences in healthcare service. The study also explores the role of social support networks, community engagement, and cultural competence in mitigating or exacerbating the effects of health policy reforms on vulnerable populations.The implications of this research extend beyond academia, offering practical insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups to formulate inclusive policies that address the unique needs of vulnerable populations. By fostering a deeper understanding of the social dynamics at play, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on health equity and informs evidence-based interventions aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of society's most marginalized members

The Impact of Pain and Family Stress on Children’s Sleep in a National Sample of Children with Chronic Illness

Sleep problems represent one of the most common pediatric problems children face during their lives. Difficulties associated with sleep are visibly present across various populations of children with chronic illness. Additionally, children with chronic illness may experience difficulties with repeated or chronic pain due to the side effects of their illness. Parents may experience heightened stress levels while managing their child’s chronic illness. This study focused on determining factors that contribute to disruptive sleep patterns among children with asthma, epilepsy or seizure disorder, heart condition, or blood disorder. Parent-reported responses to questions about sleep, pain, aggravation, and coping from the National Survey of Children Health 2018-2019 were used for the present study. Results indicated a relationship between pain and sleep and caregiver stress and sleep. The relationship between caregiver stress and sleep was contingent on the child’s age. These findings suggest that pain and caregiver stress lead to poor sleep hygiene in children with chronic illnesses, which must be addressed given the importance of sleep in chronic illness management. Future research should examine different levels of pain in children, sleep problems in other chronic illness populations, and use measures with a consistent timeline

The Impact of Pain and Family Stress on Children’s Sleep in a National Sample of Children with Chronic Illness

Sleep problems represent one of the most common pediatric problems children face during their lives. Difficulties associated with sleep are visibly present across various populations of children with chronic illness. Additionally, children with chronic illness may experience difficulties with repeated or chronic pain due to the side effects of their illness. Parents may experience heightened stress levels while managing their child’s chronic illness. This study focused on determining factors that contribute to disruptive sleep patterns among children with asthma, epilepsy or seizure disorder, heart condition, or blood disorder. Parent-reported responses to questions about sleep, pain, aggravation, and coping from the National Survey of Children Health 2018-2019 were used for the present study. Results indicated a relationship between pain and sleep and caregiver stress and sleep. The relationship between caregiver stress and sleep was contingent on the child’s age. These findings suggest that pain and caregiver stress lead to poor sleep hygiene in children with chronic illnesses, which must be addressed given the importance of sleep in chronic illness management. Future research should examine different levels of pain in children, sleep problems in other chronic illness populations, and use measures with a consistent timeline