Multifaceted determinants of social-emotional problems in preschool children in Sweden: An ecological systems theory approach.

ABSTRACT: Social-emotional problems occurring early in life can place children at future risk of adverse health, social and economic outcomes. Determinants of social-emotional problems are multi-layered and originate from different contexts surrounding children, though few studies consider them simultaneously. We adopted a holistic approach by using Bronfenbrenner's process-person-context-time model as a structuring device. We aimed to assess what characteristics of families and children from pregnancy, over birth, and up to 3 years of age are associated with social-emotional problems in boys and girls. This study used regional data from the Salut Programme, a universal health promotion programme implemented in Antenatal and Child Health Care, and data from national Swedish registers. The study popu

SUBMITTER: Vaezghasemi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9918800 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature