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Pilot implementation of child psychosocial framework in Kenya, Turkey and Brazil.
- Source :
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Journal of Children's Services . 2019, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p303-316. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a child psychosocial framework among stakeholders in areas of disadvantage in three low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), i.e. Kenya, Turkey and Brazil, and to capture their proposed recommendations through action plans according to this framework. Design/methodology/approach: Workshops were facilitated with a total of 54 participants from different disciplines. The framework addressed safety and child-centredness, quality of care, resilience-building in schools and communities, enhancing competencies within existing roles, counselling and psychological interventions, and access to mental health services. Stakeholders' perspectives were captured through a participatory action procedure. Findings: The emerging 33 categories across the framework dimensions and the three sites led to four overarching and inter-linked themes. These related to community awareness; empowerment and "mobilization" of children, young people and families; inter-agency policy and practice; and capacity-building on skills acquisition at different levels. Research limitations/implications: The next stage in this service research should be full implementation and evaluation in different LMIC contexts. Practical implications: It is feasible to implement such a child psychosocial framework in contexts of conflict and disadvantage, and in the absence of specialist mental health services. Active stakeholder engagement and co-production should be central to the next phase of service transformation in LMIC. Originality/value: This study captured the views and experiences of stakeholders in LMIC areas of disadvantage, and demonstrated their readiness to establish interdisciplinary networks and re-focus existing services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ACTION research
*CHILDREN'S accident prevention
*COMMUNITIES
*CONCEPTUAL structures
*CONSUMER psychology
*COUNSELING
*HEALTH services accessibility
*RESEARCH methodology
*MEDICAL quality control
*MENTAL health services
*META-analysis
*PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
*SCHOOLS
*PILOT projects
*SOCIAL support
*THEMATIC analysis
*HUMAN services programs
*MIDDLE-income countries
*LOW-income countries
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17466660
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Children's Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139474206
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/JCS-02-2019-0008