Health care for the school-age child.
The research related to health care for school-age children is reviewed. Two major categories are considered, namely, health-risk behavior and psychosocial health. Research related to the emerging issues of homelessness and AIDS is also reviewed. The research completed to date on school-age children's health care is critiqued with an emphasis on the state of the science in nursing. Recommendations for further research are provided.
College of Nursing, University of Florida, USA.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons; D006801:Humans; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States