Do Parents Seek Help for Child Sleep Issues? - Summary - MDSpire
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Do Parents Seek Help for Child Sleep Issues?

Review finds widespread help-seeking, but barriers tied to access, trust, and knowledge gaps

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A systematic review by Abigail J. Ford et al. analyzed sleep concerns in children aged zero to five and parental help-seeking behaviors. Covering 17 studies from 1991 to 2023, it revealed that 47% to 67% of parents sought sleep support, predominantly from informal sources like the internet. Factors influencing help-seeking included access, trust in professionals, and parental characteristics such as age and socioeconomic status. Barriers to formal care included appointment availability and perceived judgment, while self-reported data limited the study's generalizability.

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Do Parents Seek Help for Child Sleep Issues?

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

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