Table 1
Demographic characteristics of the parents.
| Variable | |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male [n(%)] | 4 (19.1%) |
| Female [n(%)] | 17 (80.9%) |
| Age in years | |
| Mean age in years (SD) | 43.75 (8.47) |
| Age range in Years | 26–57 |
| Cultural Background | |
| Western [n(%)] | 17 (85.0%) |
| Non-Western [n(%)] | 3 (15.0%) |
| Highest Educational Level | |
| Primary Education [n(%)] | 2 (10.0%) |
| Intermediate Vocational Education [n(%)] | 8 (40.0%) |
| Higher Vocational Education [n(%)] | 7 (35.0%) |
| University [n(%)] | 3 (15.0%) |
| Marital Status | |
| Two-parent household [n(%)] | 10 (50.0%) |
| Divorced [n(%)] | 9 (45.0%) |
| Single-parent household [n(%)] | 1 (5.0%) |
| Total Number of Children | |
| One child [n(%)] | 5 (25.0%) |
| Two or more children [n(%)] | 15 (75.0%) |
[i] Note: N = 21.
Table 2
Components of integrated Youth Care according to parents.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Holistic, family-centred approach | A holistic approach of needs and strengths of all family members. |
| Addressing a broad range of needs in a timely manner | Timely support across several life domains, tailored to a family’s needs. |
| Shared decision making | Parental involvement in decision making processes. |
| Interprofessional collaboration | Collaboration between professionals with different expertise, or from different organizations. |
| Referral | Transition from one care provider/organization to another. |
| Privacy | Privacy of family members during information exchange. |