A qualitative analysis of the nurturing care environment of families participating in Brazil's Crianca Feliz early childhood program.

ABSTRACT: Investing in early childhood programs such as Brazil's Criança Feliz Program (PCF) to support low-income families in providing a nurturing care environment is critical to ensure that children reach their full developmental potential. We aimed to analyze the influence of the PCF on the nurturing care environment provided by families enrolled in the program in the Federal District, Brazil. A qualitative case study was conducted based on in-depth interviews with a purposive sampling of 22 caregivers enrolled in the PCF for at least six months. Eighteen subthemes emerged from the thematic analysis following the five components of the Nurturing Care Framework (i.e., good health, adequate nutrition, responsive care, early learning, and security and safety). Caregivers recognized the benefits of

SUBMITTER: Dos Santos LMTD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10355381 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature