Term: Mothers with 3+ Risk Factors on Families First Screening

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2013-06-05

Definition:

This measure / indicator is the age-adjusted annual average percentage of mothers with newborns that had three or more risk factors on the Families First screening form. The risk factors measured on the form include, but are not limited to: prenatal alcohol use, prenatal smoking, maternal depression/anxiety, relationship distress, and maternal education level achieved. (Smith et al., 2013).

Three or more risk factors indicate that a family may require additional supports such as intensive home visiting, financial support, parenting programs, mental health services, or child care. (Chartier et al., 2012).

Related terms 

• Families First Screen (FFS) / Screening Form
• Families First Screening (FFS) Data
• Prenatal and Family Risk Factors

References 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Smith M, Finlayson G, Martens P, Dunn J, Prior H, Taylor C, Soodeen RA, Burchill C, Guenette W, Hinds A. Social Housing in Manitoba. Part II: Social Housing and Health in Manitoba: A First Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2013. [Report] [Summary] (View)