PUBLIC HEALTH AT THE PRESENT STAGE: FAMILY INSTITUTE THROUGH THE EYES OF THE FACULTY OF PEDIATRICS
Relevance. Currently, as stated in the research literature, there is a rejection of the old, traditional (patriarchal) model of the family, where the head is a man. In such a model, there is a special hierarchical sequence of "father - mother - children". Today's young families are undergoing a transition from the old model to a newer, "transitional" one, in which completely different values are embedded. In this model, the equality of all family members prevails, and the importance of the personal opinions of each of them, even children, is noted. On the other hand, it cannot be said that human relations themselves have undergone some changes - this is not the case. People are still susceptible to feelings, still love their parents, partner, children. The modern family model has brought only a more pronounced emotional component and mutual support for each other. Goal. To study the attitude to the family, family life of different age groups of the pediatric faculty. Methods: statistical analysis, descriptive, also using the Google Form platform, 1800 students of the Faculty of Pediatrics, as well as 150 young medical specialists, were interviewed. During the oral survey, the opinions of 50 teachers and faculty members were obtained. Results. In the course of the study, the opinions of various age and professional groups (students, specialists and teachers) were obtained and analyzed. However, there is a similarity in the views of the majority of respondents, regardless of age and other social factors. Conclusion. In the modern world, nothing stands still, and the institution of the family is also changing. Many people are increasingly abandoning the traditional way of life of the family in the direction of greater equality in the distribution of family responsibilities and the upbringing of children. But, despite this, many things remain important and unchanged, such as the meaning and importance of official marriage.