[The aim of the study: Parenting sense of competence (PSOC) has major impact on children’s development. The aim of this study was to examine the influencing factors of the parenting sense of competence from the aspect of a Health Visitor, especially focusing on sense of coherence (SOC). Material and method: A quantitative, cross-sectional, online study was carried out in 2017. A non-random sampling was applied with 254 mothers, who cared healthy, 0-6-year-old children. A self-edited survey was used and we examined SOC by its standard scale (SOC-13). For the data analysis Chi2 probability was used (p<0,05). Results: The mean age of the mothers was 33 years, 47,8% had 2 children and almost 60%. were higher educated. The mean point of SOC was 58,49. Age and sense of coherence had major impact on PSOC (p<0,05). There was not correlation between the residence, the education level, the marital status and PSOC (p>0,05). However the judgement of the Heath Visitors was excellent, internet was the main source of information about childcare. At the same time, human resources were mostly used in practise. Conclusion: The sociodemographic factors had lower impact on PSOC but it had a strong relationship with SOC. In case of a risk groups Health Visitor could be a resource, against physical and psychosocial stressors, and she also could help to develop the parenting sense of competence. The role of the professionals should be enhanced in the parents’ source of knowledge related to their children.]
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