'Children awaken by playing': a qualitative exploration of caregivers' norms, beliefs and practices related to young children's learning and early childhood development in rural Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence suggests that responsive caregiving and early learning activities positively impact developmental outcomes, with positive effects throughout the life course. Early childhood development interventions should align with local values, beliefs and resources but there has been little research of caregiver beliefs and perspectives on development and learning, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This qualitative study explored norms, beliefs, practices and aspirations around child development of caregivers of young children in rural Burkina Faso.

Methods

We conducted 32 in-depth interviews with mothers and fathers of young children and 24 focus group discussions with mothers, fathers and grandmothers, which included trying behaviours and reporting on experiences

SUBMITTER: Dumbaugh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619012 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature