Assessment of the level of health-preserving potential of families raising children with disabilities and special needs

Introduction. The article presents the results of a social and medical study conducted in 2025 based on the test methodology «Family audit of children’s health preservation», developed by the Institute’s staff in accordance with the Plan of the main events for holding the Year of the Family in the Russian Federation (item No. 77). Aim. The purpose of the local study is to assess the level of health-preserving potential of families raising a child with disabilities and special needs and living in a municipal district. Materials and methods. The main research method is a questionnaire survey of 110 parents with children (a child) with disabilities and special needs, and living in the Borovsky district of the Kaluga region. Results. The levels (high, medium, low) of health-preserving potential of families raising a child with disabilities and special needs and living in the municipal district were identified. Conclusion. Comparative analysis of data in each area makes it possible to determine priority risk factors for the health of children (child) in the family and to substantiate further necessary medical and preventive measures and give recommendations on the creation of hygienically optimal conditions for maintaining and strengthening the health of children (child) in the family.