Developmental monitoring using caregiver reports in a resource-limited setting: the case of Kilifi, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The main aim of the current study was to evaluate the reliability, validity and acceptability of developmental monitoring using caregiver reports among mothers in a rural African setting.

Methods

A structured interview for parents of children aged 24 months and less was developed through both participant consultation and a review of literature. The reliability and validity of the schedule was evaluated through a 10-month monitoring programme of 95 children, aged 2-10 months. The acceptability of the process was evaluated by studying retention rates and by organizing focus group discussions with participating mothers.

Results

The structured interview 'Developmental Milestones Checklist' consisted of 66 items covering three broad domains of child functioning: motor,

SUBMITTER: Abubakar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2814084 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature