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Maternal Perception of Emotional Difficulties of Preschool Children in Rural Niger | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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Maternal Perception of Emotional Difficulties of Preschool Children in Rural Niger

Marquer C, Grais RF, Moro MR

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Abstract
Mental health care for infants and young children is often greatly limited in low-resource settings. The purpose of this study was to describe maternal perception of emotional difficulties of preschool children in a rural area of Niger (Maradi). In this context, both mental health awareness and services were scarce. This research was part of a larger cross-cultural validation study of a screening tool for psychological difficulties in children aged 3 to 6 years old. Data collection included group discussion and individual interviews. A total of 10 group interviews and 83 individual interviews were conducted. The results highlight mothers' perceptions concerning their children's psychological difficulties. Sleep difficulties were considered significant by the mothers and were used often as an entry point for further discussion of concerns. Peer and sibling relationships, separation anxiety, and reactions to difficult events were also described. Identification of mothers' perceptions of children's main difficulties through a mixed-method approach shows promise as a way to inform interventions to provide culturally appropriate care for children in need.

Countries

Niger

Subject Area

pediatricsenvironmental healthmental health

Languages

English
DOI
10.1177/1363461516645046
Published Date
01 Jun 2016
PubMed ID
27235143
Journal
Transcultural Psychiatry
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 53, Issue 3
Issue Date
2016-05-27
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