Clinical Pediatrics
Sleep Health in School-Aged Children: A Qualitative Study of Community-Based Pediatric Providers’ Perspectives and Practices
Despite its importance for general health, sleep health is inconsistently addressed in pediatric primary care, particularly in minority and low-income school-aged children. This study aimed to (1) explore providers’ knowledge, perspectives, and practices related to sleep health in this population and (2) identify opportunities for improving education in clinical settings. Semi-structured interviews were developed and conducted with 12 pediatric providers from 3 community health care centers. Major themes were class …