Knowledge and socio-demographic profile of Anganwadi workers in Mangalagiri rural Integrated Child Development Services project, Guntur

Background: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) today represents one of the world’s largest programmes for early childhood development. The Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi Helpers are the grass root level functionaries responsible for delivery of services.Methods: A field based cross sectional observational study was conducted in Mangalagiri rural ICDS project to assess the knowledge levels and the socio-demographic profile of the Anganwadi workers, all the Anganwadi workers who are working in Mangalagiri rural ICDS project area have been included in the study.Results: Out of 212 AWWs, majority of AWWs were from the age group of between 30-49 years; 123 (58%) AWWs have education qualification from 6th class to 10th class standard and 135 (63.7%) workers had an experience of more than 10 years. About 142 (67%) AWWs had a good knowledge assessment score. They had best knowledge about immunization (96.7%), referral services (93.4%), growth monitoring (82.5%), health check-ups (75.1%) and nutrition and health education (70%). AWWs complained problems like infrastructure related, excessive work overload and record maintenance.Conclusions: The majority of the AWWs are in the age group of 30 to 49 years. More than half of them belong to lower middle socio-economic class. Maximum number of workers has experience of 10 years or more. All the AWWs in our study had 50% and above knowledge about Anganwadi services. Best knowledge is seen regarding immunization followed by referral services. Least knowledge is seen regarding supplementary nutrition. Major problems reported were excess work and record maintenance.

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Maternal depressive symptoms and early childhood development: the role of mother–child interactions among mother–child dyads in rural areas of Central and Western China

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.11060 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e11060

Author(s):

Xiaoli Liu ◽

Chenlu Yang ◽

Yuning Yang ◽

Xiaona Huang ◽

Yinping Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Child Development ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Early Childhood Development ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Western China ◽

Fine Motor ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Simple Slope ◽

Development Outcomes

Background The associations among maternal depressive symptoms (MDS), mother–child interactions and early child development are poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the role of mother–child interactions on the associations between MDS and child development. Methods A cross-sectional study with a multistage sampling method was conducted in rural areas of Central and Western China. MDS, child development outcomes (communication, gross motor function, fine motor function, problem solving and personal social skills) and mother–child interactions were assessed by The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, the Chinese version of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, respectively. Regression-based statistical mediation and moderation were conducted using the PROCESS macro for SPSS. Results A total of 2,548 participants (mothers: 1,274; children: 1,274) were included in our analyses. MDS was negatively associated with child development outcomes and mother–child interactions partly mediated these associations. The proportion of the mediating effect of mother–child interactions was 7.7% for communication, 8.2% for gross motor, 10.3% for fine motor, 10.1% for problem-solving and 9.5% for personal social domains. In addition, the interaction effects of MDS and mother–child interactions on the communication domain were significant (β = 0.070, 95% CI 0.016, 0.124; p = 0.011). The associations between MDS and child communication abilities were weaker at the high level (simple slope = −0.019, t = − 0.458, p = 0.647) of mother–child interactions than at the mean level (simple slope = −0.089, t = − 3.190, p = 0.002) and the low level (simple slope = −0.158, t = − 4.231, p < 0.001). Similar moderating effects were not observed in the other child development outcomes. Conclusion Our results suggest the important role of mother–child interactions on the associations between MDS and early childhood development. Due to the cross-sectional design of this study, these associations require further investigation in prospective studies.

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Association between the Use of Touchscreen Device and Child Development

JUXTA: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga ◽

10.20473/juxta.v12i12021.45-47 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 45

Author(s):

Husada Tsalitsa Mardiansyah ◽

Mira Irmawati ◽

Dwi Susanti

Keyword(s):

Child Development ◽

Early Childhood Development ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Sensitive Period ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Children Development ◽

The Right ◽

Touchscreen Device

Introduction: Early childhood development is related to sensitive period, a spesific period when a child is more easily stimulated by certain environmental stimulation. The right stimulation is needed to achieve good development. The intense use of touchscreen device is thought to potentially be a new form of stimulation that could affect child development. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between the use of touchscreen device and child development. Methods: The design of this study was observational analytic with cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used in this study was cluster-sampling. Data collection was finished in October 2018 by interviewing the respondents and assessing child development using development pre-screening questionnaire (KPSP). Results: Among 91 samples of this study, the majority (78.0%) had actively operated touchscreen devices by themselves. The result of the Kruskal Wallis test gave a value of p = 0.398 (p > 0.05) with the mean rank of not at all 29.50; only watching 48,53; and operating 46.09. Conclusion: The use of touchscreen device is not significantly associated with children development. Further research needs to be conducted to uncover the effect of touchscreen device on child development.

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INFLUENCES OF MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AGED 1-3 YEARS IN NHA TRANG CITY, VIETNAM

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine ◽

10.37268/mjphm/vol.21/no.2/art.917 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 475-481

Author(s):

Truong Hoang Viet ◽

Sutham Nanthamongkolchai ◽

Chokchai Munsawaengsub ◽

Supachai Pitikultang

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Child Development ◽

Early Childhood Development ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Economic Factors ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Role Of Parents ◽

Socio Economic Factors

Although early childhood development (ECD) is emphasized in regulation and law, Vietnam still refers the term ECD to early childhood education and the role of parents in promoting child development is not frequently mentioned. This study aims to examine the influences of mother’s knowledge of child development and socio-economic factors on child development. We conducted this cross-sectional study in Nha Trang city, Vietnam and collected data from 296 child-mother dyads using multistage sampling. Child development is measured by Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3) and completed by mothers. The results show that there were 34.1% of children reported with suspected delayed development. Inappropriate level of maternal knowledge of child development, practice to promote child development, and positive parenting practice took up 80.4%, 75.3%, and 76.0%. Results from the multiple logistic regression reveal that maternal knowledge of child development and several socio-economic factors including children’s age, and children living with both parents were significantly associated with child development. The study recommends that mothers should improve their knowledge of child development to ensure their children’s healthy development.

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Caregiver knowledge, attitude and practices about early child development in Telangana, India: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20204025 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 1940

Author(s):

Leena Gaikwad ◽

Zenia Taluja ◽

Nanda Kishore Kannuri ◽

Samiksha Singh

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood Development ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Early Years ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Growth Monitoring ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Early Stimulation ◽

Age Appropriate

Background: Early childhood development (ECD) refers to the age-appropriate language, cognitive and socio-emotional growth in early years of life. For the very young, 0-3 years of age, parents and caregivers are the main source of stimulus and care. Poor socio-economic conditions may contribute to suboptimal parenting.Methods: We assessed caregivers’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding ECD in underprivileged regions of Telangana, South-India, using a structured survey, and qualitative interviews of frontline workers (FLWs).Results: A large proportion of caregivers had appropriate knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and health: colostrum (>80%), breastfeeding (>94%), growth monitoring (>90%), immunization (99%), and health-seeking for the child (98%). Regarding early stimulation, caregivers knew and believed that reading (91%), playing (94%), storytelling and singing (79%) make the child intelligent; but were unaware that these activities should be initiated before 3 years of age, thus their practice of the same was also low. They expressed their love and affection (99%) well for the child, spent time (46%) and talked to the child (59%), but were not aware this contributes to cognitive and emotional development of the child. Major challenges in effective ECD care as per FLWs included parental attitude, mothers’ agricultural work routine and language barrier.Conclusion: We observed gaps in age-appropriate early stimulation and responsive care. Several good practices are rooted in tradition, but caregivers were not completely aware of the contribution of these practices to their child’s development. Qualitative interviews with FLW show the need of culturally relevant interventions to empower caregivers regarding ECD.

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Pengaruh Pendidikan Paud Terhadap Tingkat Perkembangan Anak Usia Toodler Di Paud Diponegoro Dsn. Pucanganom Ds. Sukorejo Kec. Gurah Kab. Kediri

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.32831/jik.v5i1.124 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 128

Author(s):

Susi Erna Wati ◽

Siti Aizah

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Education ◽

Child Development ◽

Early Childhood Development ◽

The Body ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Or Education ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Community Activities

Child development is the increased ability of the structure and function of the body is more complex. 48% of Indonesian children experiencing delays in development. The quality of child development is influenced by several factors, one of which is a stimulation or education. The method used is comparative analytic with cross sectional approach. The population is all children age (1-3 years) .In RW 05 Dsn. Pucanganom Ds. Sukorejo by 41 children. The sample was selected at the time the respondent was at the time of the study a number of 26 children Collecting data using KPSP sheet. Data were analyzed using Mann Whitney U-Test. The results showed that almost all (80%) of children who attend early childhood development that are tailored and most (62.5%) of children who do not follow early childhood development that are dubious. After doing the calculation using the Mann Whitney U-Test values obtained significant asymetri 0,017. So we can conclude there is a difference between the development of children who attend early childhood education and do not follow the Early Childhood Education. Recommendations from this study is expected to hold a health officer introduction of the Early Childhood Education program for the improvement of child development at the Posyandu, polindes and other community activities.;Keywords: early childhood education, child development

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KNOWLEDGE AND THE ROLE OF CADRES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EARLY DETECTION OF TODDLERS DEVELOPMENT USING KPSP

Jurnal Kesehatan Poltekkes Ternate ◽

10.32763/juke.v10i1.32 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 22

Author(s):

Nuryanin Yani ◽

Ayesha H.N, Nurwening T.W.

Keyword(s):

Early Detection ◽

Developmental Disorders ◽

Early Childhood Development ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Rank Test ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Independent Variable ◽

Relationship Of

Introduction: The development of toddlers is noteworthy considering the population size is large enough. Early detection is an important development with KPSP carried out in an effort to facilitate early detection of developmental disorders that can be given early intervention and referral early in children, in the end the quality of a child's development may be optimal. Trained cadres have the authority to monitor the development of children with KPSP Method: cross sectional analytic approach. Population health cadres in the district Lembeyan with Random sampling techniques with independent variable knowledge and skills of cadres, the role of cadres in the implementation of early detection of early childhood development using KPSP as the dependent variable. Results: Correlation between knowledge and the role of cadres in the implementation of early detection of toddlers development using KPSP analyzed using Spearman Rank test with the results of 0565, while the role and the skills to 0.485 correlation value. Conclusion: there is a relationship of knowledge to the role of cadres and there is a relationship between skill to the role of cadres in the implementation of early detection of toddler development using KPSP. It is hoped the clinic routinely provide refresher material on monitoring developments and increasing the number of screening kit (infrastructure for monitoring developments).

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An epidemiological cross-sectional study to assess the socio-demographic profile and to study the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in an urban slum of Mumbai

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173197 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (8) ◽

pp. 2718

Author(s):

Daniel A. Saji ◽

Mahesh B. Jajulwar ◽

Anita G. Shenoy

Keyword(s):

Significant Relationship ◽

Urban Slum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Age Group ◽

Class Iii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obesity Epidemic ◽

Economic Class

Background: Obesity is perhaps the most prevalent form of malnutrition. As a chronic disease, prevalent in both developed and developing countries, and affecting both children and adults. In India due urbanization and modernization people are moving into urban centres and along with increasing wealth, concerns about an obesity epidemic in India are growing. The present study was carried out to assess the demographic distribution and prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults in an urban slum. Methods: The cross sectional study includes 350 adult populations from the Shivaji Nagar (Govandi) urban slum of the Mumbai city in India and study was carried out over a period of one year from August 2014 to July 2015. Results: Our study showed that most of subjects are in the age group of 38-57. Sex distribution was relatively equal with 44% males and 56% females. Majority of the population were Muslims. Majority of the subjects (50.6%) belong to class III, (26.9%). 32.3% subjects were obese and 8.6% were overweight according to BMI (basal metabolic index) while merely 6.6% were overweight according to WHR (waist to hip ratio). Thus BMI was found to be a better indicator than WHR for measuring obesity. Conclusions: From the present study it was seen that age group of the subjects, socio economic class, and level of education had a significant relationship with BMI, whereas sex of the subjects had non-significant relationship with BMI.

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Knowledge of anganwadi workers about integrated child development services: a study in Sitamarhi district of Bihar, India

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20194991 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (11) ◽

pp. 4194

Author(s):

Ravi Ranjan ◽

Munmee Das ◽

Shubhabrata Das

Keyword(s):

Child Development ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Growth Monitoring ◽

Median Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Anganwadi Worker ◽

Score Analysis ◽

Training Quality ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Background: The anganwadi worker (AWW) is the backbone of integrated child development services (ICDS) for delivering the services of the program. Being a key functionary, her level of knowledge regarding various components of ICDS is linked to the ultimate outcome of the ICDS program. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the level of knowledge among AWW regarding services of ICDS.Methods: This was a cross sectional study in which level of knowledge regarding ICDS among anganwadi worker was assessed using structured questionnaire. The primary outcome of the study is the knowledge of AWW about ICDS component services. Descriptive statistics was presented as frequency and percentage for categorical variable. The knowledge of AWW was assessed by knowledge score made under all the themes of the questionnaire and was presented as mean and median score. Analysis was done in STATA version 14.2.Results: Nearly 55% of the respondents were not aware about ICDS services. Whereas majority had knowledge on growth monitoring and immunization respectively, above the median score, only 39% of AWW had knowledge on nutritional supplementation above median score. The variables such as education level and training of AWW showed significant association with the knowledge of ICDS components.Conclusions: There is need for improving knowledge and awareness about various ICDS components and the training quality provided to AWWs.

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Association between Low Cognition and Low–income in Rural Pakistani Children

10.53350/pjmhs2115113507 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 3507-3510

Author(s):

Irum Gilani ◽

Ziyad Afzal Kayani ◽

Sarmud Lateef Awan

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Intelligence Quotient ◽

Early Childhood Development ◽

Adult Life ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cognitive Stimulation ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Childhood Poverty ◽

Low Income Children

Objective: Numerous studies have concluded relationship of the childhood poverty to the impaired academic performance ultimately contributing to low wages and income in the adult life. Objective of this study was to assess the association between household income and the cognitive potential of children. Methodology: In this cross–sectional study, cognitive potential of 6 to 7 years old children (n=300) from a rural district of Pakistan was assessed through an indicator of the cognitive development called Intelligence Quotient (IQ) or Full Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) which was calculated by utilizing fourth edition of the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI–IV). Data on the sociodemographic profile was collected through mother’s questionnaire. Results: Low cognitive potential or IQ of the rural Pakistani children was found to be associated with the low–income of the household. Conclusion: Early childhood development programmes in Pakistan ought to incorporate cognitive–stimulation strategies designed for the low–income children belonging to the rural place of residence in order to disrupt the transmission of poverty to the next generation. Keywords: poverty, rural, IQ, children, productivity, Pakistan, cognition, low–income, socioeconomic

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Water, sanitation and hygiene practices in early childhood development (ECD) centres in low socio-economic areas in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development ◽

10.2166/washdev.2019.130 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 164-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Paula Melariri ◽

Liana Steenkamp ◽

Margaret Williams ◽

Chwayita Mtembu ◽

Jessica Ronaasen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood Development ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Visual Observation ◽

Childhood Development ◽

Global Network ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Nelson Mandela ◽

Sanitation And Hygiene ◽

Study Population

Abstract Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are vital indicators to healthy living and safe environments for child development. The aim of the study was to determine WASH status and practices in ECD centres located in low socio-economic areas of Nelson Mandela Bay during 2017. This cross-sectional study elicited responses from 46 ECD centres which had a total of 3,254 children and 172 caregivers. A structured questionnaire and visual observation were used. Using core WASH in schools' indicators (WinS) showed that despite improved water sources being available in 91% of the facilities, WinS for hygiene was poor. The study observed that 57% of the respondents had improved toilets accommodating both genders. In 29% of ECD centres, 6–10 children make use of a ‘pottie’ while in 9% of the cases, more than 20 children make use of one ‘pottie’. The use of the bucket system was noted in 22% of the ECD centres. In 79% of the ECD centres, children wash their hands in a communal plastic bowl. Only 11% of the study population washed hands hygienically under a running tap or tippy tap. WASH conditions in the ECD centres in the study area require urgent attention and further investigation for practical solutions. This article has been made Open Access thanks to the generous support of a global network of libraries as part of the Knowledge Unlatched Select initiative.

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