I serve 2: Improving health outcomes of military-connected children through development of policy
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Alicia Rossiter, DNP, ARNP, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, College of Nursing, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, USA; Magaret C. Wilmoth, PhD, MSS, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Catherine Ling
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- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Military-connected children around the world represent a distinct sub-group of militarizes and they are subjected to stressors similar to their service member parent(s). Development of policy initiatives focused on military-connected children is critical to mitigating health issues secondary to parental service, improving physical/psychological outcomes, building resilience, and strengthening families.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
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| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Policy; Military Families; Military-connected Children |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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