Impact of Parental Mobility on Children's Health Ariane dos Santos Barreto da Silva, Drielly Freitas de Melo, Patricia Gorisch

Abstract

 Parental mobility, characterized by children's frequent alternation of residence between their parents' homes, has raised concerns about its impact on children's physical and mental health. This study evaluates the effectiveness of parenting plans that involve high mobility in providing stability and well-being for children. The relationship between the frequency of changing residences and children's mental health is investigated, as well as how high mobility affects the continuity of healthcare. To do so, we will start with the following questions: Do frequent changes of residence result in interruptions in medical care and lower adherence to treatments? How does high parental mobility impact children's long-term mental health? What are the main interruptions in children's health care resulting from high parental mobility and lower adherence to treatments? The perceptions of children and parents about these plans are also analyzed, proposing guidelines to minimize negative impacts. The results indicate that high mobility results in higher levels of anxiety, stress and depression, as well as disruptions in ongoing medical care. It is recommended that legislative changes be made to create parenting plans that prioritize emotional stability and continuity of healthcare.