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Date:7/13/2009

of parents," said Ortega. "In general, parents need reassurance from pediatric care providers about the typical development of their children. We know the undocumented have significant problems for access to healthcare, so parents may have certain expectations of development that are shaping their concerns," he said.

Timely access to primary care for young children can ameliorate parental worries or provide guidance on development-promoting activities. "The process of listening and responding to parent concerns is a major component of prevention within pediatrics," noted Ortega. Parents who are not receiving this regular reassurance may have more concerns about their kids' development, he said.

Further research is needed to understand which factors are contributing to the observations of the parents, he said. "Unmet physical and mental health needs among the undocumented parents themselves may shape their perceptions of concerns in their children," Ortega noted.

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Contact: Mark Wheeler mwheeler@mednet.ucla.edu 310-794-2265 University of California - Los Angeles Source:Eurekalert

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