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Pilot implementation of child psychosocial framework in Kenya, Turkey and Brazil.

Authors :
Vostanis, Panos
Eruyar, Seyda
Smit, Esther
O'Reilly, Michelle
Source :
Journal of Children's Services; 2019, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p303-316, 14p
Publication Year :
2019

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]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17466660
Volume :
14
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary 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