The impact of social determinants of health on early childhood development: a qualitative context analysis in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social determinants have a significant impact on children's development and their abilities and capacities, especially in early childhood. They can bring about inequity in living conditions of children and, as a result, lead to differences in various dimensions of development including the social, psychological, cognitive and emotional aspects. We aimed to identify and analyze the social determinants of Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Iran and provide policy implications to improve this social context.

Methods

In a qualitative study, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 40 experts from October 2017 to June 2018. Based on Leichter's (1979) framework and using the deductive approach, two independent researchers conducted the data analysis

SUBMITTER: Atashbahar O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9178833 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature