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How do caregivers understand and respond to unsettled infant behaviour in Vietnam? A qualitative study
ConclusionsEducational interventions on interpreting infant cues, infant sleep requirements and bed sharing may be appropriate in Vietnam if multiple generations are included and traditional beliefs about infant crying are addressed. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - May 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: L. Murray, T. Tran, V. V. Thang, L. Cass, J. Fisher Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Quality of life of primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: a comparison between mother and grandmother caregivers in Anhui province of China
ConclusionsThe quality of life is significantly unsatisfactory in both mother and grandmother primary caregivers of children with CP; this research provides evidence for the need of the monitoring of these caregivers. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - May 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: J. Wu, J. Zhang, Y. Hong Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The potential role of attitudes towards suicide between mental health status and suicidal ideation among Chinese children and adolescents
ConclusionsThese results have implications for the prevention of youth suicide, suggesting that mental health status and attitudes towards suicide could be important targets for prevention and intervention for children and adolescents at risk of suicidal ideation. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - May 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: L. Tan, Q. H. Yang, J. L. Chen, H. X. Zou, T. S. Xia, Y. Liu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Protecting children and families from tobacco and tobacco ‐related NCDs in the Western Pacific: good practice examples from Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore
ConclusionTobacco control is pivotal in the fight against NCDs; health promotion strategies to protect children and youth from tobacco have a critical role to play in NCD prevention and control. Frontline health workers, including primary care paediatricians, need to step up and actively advocate for full implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, including tobacco tax increases and smoke‐free areas, while monitoring patients and their parents for tobacco use and second‐hand smoke exposure, preventing adolescent smoking uptake, and offering cessation support. A life‐course approach incorporati...
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - May 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: A. M. David, S. P. Mercado, J. D. Klein, M. s./o. K. Kaundan, H. N. Koong, E. Garcia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Maternal experience raising girls with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study
ConclusionsThe findings in this qualitative study highlight the impact of gender on the maternal experience of raising a daughter with ASD and contribute to a better understanding of the needs of both mothers and daughters. These results can help providers support the mother–daughter dyad by recognizing gender‐specific challenges. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - May 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: N. Navot, A. G. Jorgenson, S. J. Webb Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Measuring family ‐centred practices of professionals in early intervention services in Taiwan
ConclusionsThis study established adequate internal consistency and adequate to excellent test–retest reliability of the C‐MPOC‐SP in measuring perceptions of family centeredness of early intervention service providers. Cross‐discipline differences were found in communicating specific information about the child. Higher perceptions of family centeredness were associated with more years of experience. The results support the utility of the C‐MPOC‐SP in professional education and programme evaluation of early intervention services in Taiwan. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - April 24, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: L. ‐J. Kang, R. J. Palisano, R. J. Simeonsson, A.‐W. Hwang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Training paediatric healthcare staff in recognising, understanding and managing conflict with patients and families: findings from a survey on immediate and 6 ‐month impact.
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Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - April 18, 2017 Category: Child Development Tags: Current Literature Source Type: research

Developmental pathways in infants from 4 to 24  months
ConclusionThe results suggest that infants with low gestational age, low Apgar score, male sex and a mother with depression symptoms or non‐Scandinavian ethnicity may be at risk of developing less beneficial developmental pathways, especially within the communication area. Targeting these infants for surveillance and support might be protective against delayed development in several areas during a critical window of development. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - April 7, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: L. Valla, M. S. Birkeland, D. Hofoss, K. Slinning Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Development of a 22q11DS psycho ‐educational programme: exploration of the views, concerns and educational needs of parents caring for children or adolescents with 22q11DS in relation to mental health issues
ConclusionsThe findings indicated parental support for a psycho‐educational programme that would provide relevant, accurate and timely information on how to effectively care for a child with 22q11DS MH needs. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 30, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: T. Alugo, H. Malone, A. Sheehan, I. Coyne, A. Lawlor, F. McNicholas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Factors influencing uptake of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization in site ‐dwelling Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (G & T) communities: a qualitative study of G & T parents' beliefs and experiences
ConclusionUnderstanding of the risks and benefits of measles, mumps and rubella immunization did not differ significantly from the wider population or those promoted by the health service. The majority of barriers stemmed from living with the effects of long‐standing health inequalities, which posed further barriers to accessing immunization, and shaped beliefs about immunization. Factors facilitating uptake occurred where access to immunization services was made flexible, e.g. immunization on traveller sites. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 6, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: P. Newton, D. M. Smith Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A study into the effectiveness of a postural care training programme aimed at improving knowledge, understanding and confidence in parents and school staff
DiscussionResults suggest improvement in knowledge, understanding and confidence in parents and school staff that care for children with significant physical postural care impairments. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 4, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: S. Hotham, K. E. Hamilton ‐West, E. Hutton, A. King, N. Abbott Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Stakeholders' views of the introduction of assistive technology in the classroom: How family ‐centred is Australian practice for students with cerebral palsy?
ConclusionTo enhance the way technology is matched to the student and successfully implemented, classroom teachers need to be fully involved in the whole assistive technology process. The findings also point to the significance of parents' involvement, with the support of allied health professionals, in the process of selecting and implementing assistive technology in the classroom. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: P. Karlsson, C. Johnston, K. Barker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Decision ‐making and future planning for children with life‐limiting conditions: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis
ConclusionsReview findings indicate that decision‐making and future planning is difficult and needs to be individualized for each family. However, deficits in understanding the dynamic, relational and contextual aspects of decision‐making remain and require further research. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: E. Popejoy, K. Pollock, K. Almack, J. C. Manning, B. Johnston Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

‘Maybe I will give some help…. maybe not to help the eyes but different help’: an analysis of care and support of children with visual impairment in community settings in Malawi
This study aims to identify facilitators and barriers to the provision of a developmental stimulation programme for children with VI in rural and urban Malawi. MethodsWe undertook 6 focus groups, 10 home observations and 20 in‐depth interviews with carers of children with VI under 6 years in urban and rural Southern Malawi. We utilised topic guides relating to care, play, communication and feeding. Qualitative data were subject to thematic analysis that included placing themes within Bronfenbrenner's ecological framework. We established authenticity of themes through feedback from participants. ResultsWe identified them...
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: M. Gladstone, M. McLinden, G. Douglas, E. Jolley, E. Schmidt, J. Chimoyo, H. Magombo, P. Lynch Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Parents' early healthcare transition experiences with preterm and acutely ill infants: a scoping review
ConclusionsOpportunities to improve parents' early transition experiences include enhanced engagement, communication, information‐sharing and shared decision‐making between health care providers and parents. Future areas of research should focus on early transition interventions to advance parent capacity, confidence and closeness as the primary nurturer. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - March 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: M. Ballantyne, T. Orava, S. Bernardo, A. C. McPherson, P. Church, D. Fehlings Tags: Review Article Source Type: research