Community‐Based Caregiver and Family Interventions to Support the Mental Health of Orphans and Vulnerable Children: Review and Future Directions

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (171) ◽  
pp. 77-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Penner ◽  
Carla Sharp ◽  
Lochner Marais ◽  
Cilly Shohet ◽  
Deborah Givon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Family Interventions ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children

scholarly journals Community-based mental health support for orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa: a triangulation study

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lochner Marais ◽  
Carla Sharp ◽  
Michele Pappin ◽  
Kholisa Rani ◽  
Donald Skinner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support

scholarly journals Nutritional status among orphans and vulnerable children aged 6 to 59 months in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Berr ◽  
Yemisrach Nigatu ◽  
Nebiyu Dereje
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Household Food

Abstract Background Childhood undernutrition is a global problem contributing to more than a third of under-five mortality. Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) fare worse than children living with their parents. However, the nutritional and healthcare needs of OVC are under-recognized in Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among OVC aged 6 to 59 months. Multi-stage sampling technique was applied to select the households and eligible children included in the study (n = 584). An interviewer-administered questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were carried out. The proportions of stunting, wasting and underweight were determined based on the WHO Z-score cut-off. Factors associated with stunting were identified by Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis. Results The prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight were 35.1% (95% CI; 31.3–39.1%), 4.7% (95% CI; 3.2–6.7%) and 12.0% (95% CI; 9.6–14.9%), respectively. Stunting was significantly associated with initiation of complementary feeding after 12 months of age (AOR = 3.61; 95% CI 1.16–14.11), household food insecurity (AOR = 1.90; 95% CI 1.10–3.17), unplanned pregnancy (AOR = 1.90; 95% CI 1.03–3.42), age ≥ 2 years (AOR = 1.80; 95% CI 1.25–2.67), caretaker’s age ≤ 25 years (AOR = 1.50; 95% CI 1.03–2.16) and employment of the caretaker (AOR = 1.50; 95% CI 1.03–2.26). Conclusion The prevalence of all forms of undernutrition among OVC was significantly higher than the national estimate that has been reported by consecutive Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). Policy makers and programmers working on nutritional interventions should give due emphasis to address the unmet need of OVC and focus on interventions which enhance household food security and caretaker’s awareness on child feeding and pregnancy planning.

scholarly journals Exploring impacts of multi-year, community-based care programs for orphans and vulnerable children: A case study from Kenya

AIDS Care ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (sup1) ◽  
pp. S40-S45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce A. Larson ◽  
Nancy Wambua ◽  
Juliana Masila ◽  
Susan Wangai ◽  
Julia Rohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children

Improved food quality, quantity and security among Kenyan orphans and vulnerable children: associations with participation in a multisectoral community-based program, age, gender, and sexual risk

Food Security ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 427-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Goodman ◽  
Beatrice J. Selwyn ◽  
Robert O. Morgan ◽  
Linda E. Lloyd ◽  
Moses Mwongera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children

scholarly journals Strengths-based community action as a source of resilience for children affected by armed conflict

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. G. Wessells
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Community Ownership ◽  
Protection Mechanisms

Psychosocial and mental health supports for war-affected children frequently are limited by a deficits focus. Current research and practice indicate the value of a strengths-based approach that supports children's resilience and supports a positive environment for children and builds on existing strengths. This paper analyzes how community-based child protection mechanisms are a cornerstone of prevention efforts, and views community-based action as a particularly valuable source for strengths-based support for war-affected children. It shows how collective planning and action on behalf of vulnerable children create high levels of community ownership and effective, sustainable supports for children. It suggests that significant work lies ahead in strengthening the evidence base regarding the effectiveness of strengths-based approaches and in transforming practice away from expert-driven approaches toward community-driven action.

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