General and mental health of poor and multiproblematic families

The main feature of the so called multiproblem families is the persistence along time of a set of problems in various areas of the individual’s functioning in several family members.This research study aims: a) To identify and characterise the major health problems faced by the members of these families; b) To explore the perceived relevance of these problems; c) To explore the perceived effectiveness of health care interventions received by respondents; d) To explore the level of control perceived over these problems.

CIEC - Centro de Investigação em Estudos da Criança, IE, UMinho (UI 317 da FCT)