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During the time period 2015-2021, the share of inhabitants living in households with low economic standards increased in three out of four municipalities. In 2021, 14.2% of Swedish households were living with a low economic standard. When looking at child households, the figure is higher, with 18% living in households with a low economic standard.
Childhood exposure to conditions where household income does not cover basic necessities can have major consequences for children's health, development and participation in society. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of "Healthier Wealthier Families" (HWF), a service model that uses child health services as an entry point to link parents/guardians with municipal counselling services.
On this page you can read about what participation in the study means for each organization.
What does participation mean for child health nurses?
- To ask six questions about finances to visiting parents
- Note the contact details of parents who are eligible and interested in receiving more information about the study.
- Distribute the study information form to eligible and interested parents.
- Distribute the information material "Your child and your money" to eligible and interested parents.
- Refer these parents to the study coordinator
- Put up posters and have brochures available in the premises of the childcare center.
- Participate for a limited period of time, either based on time or number of participating parents.
What does participation mean for the budget and debt advice service?
- Receive referrals from the study manager
- Record general information about meetings such as number of meetings, time of meeting and topics discussed.
- Test a more preventive approach. A guide to working preventively has been created together with representatives from the budget and debt advice service.
- Participate for a limited period, either in terms of time or number of participating parents.