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Bossard C, Payotte S, Scarpa G, Diallo AK, Lissouba P, et al.
MSF Paediatric Days 2024. 3 May 2024; DOI:10.57740/hbFEFb2
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Bossard C, Payotte S, Scarpa G, Diallo AK, Lissouba P, et al.
MSF Paediatric Days 2024. 3 May 2024; DOI:10.57740/K4bnf08
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Early psychosocial stimulation for infants in precarious situations can yield both short- and long-term benefits to cognitive and social development. Comprehensive programmes, covering health, nutrition, and psychosocial stimulation prove most effective in preventing cognitive impairment and enhancing treatment for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The StimNut study assesses the effects of early psychosocial stimulation on maternal mental health and mother-child relationship, as well as the acceptability of integrating such an intervention into the existing Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) nutrition programme in Koutiala, during a 5-week period.
METHODS
Mixed-methods data were collected through standardised pre- and post- intervention questionnaires and included: a ‘Dusukasi’ screening tool for local perinatal depression-like symptoms; observations of mother-child interactions using an adapted PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) tool; as well as semi-structured interviews with caregivers, MSF psychosocial workers, and healthcare staff.
RESULTS
149 psychosocial stimulation sessions were conducted with 36 families by three supervised MSF psychosocial workers. Perinatal depression symptoms were found in 53% of mothers before the intervention and 28% after the intervention (p=0.001). Positive changes in the mother-child relationship were observed in 83% of families after the 5-week intervention and more frequent and appropriate responses of the caregivers to the child’s emotional state were noted. Positive changes were also perceived by the mothers as the sessions progressed: their sense of parenting skills was strengthened, their children’s health improved, and the other family members became more involved in childcare practices. The intervention also dismantled healthcare staff prejudices towards mothers of children with SAM, fostering a trusting relationship between them.
CONCLUSIONS
This study demonstrates the positive impact of the early psychosocial stimulation of children with SAM on maternal mental health and the quality of mother-child relationship. As MSF pursues further endeavours in this direction, it is important to recognise the transformative potential these interventions hold for promoting the overall wellbeing of families of children with SAM in humanitarian and low-income countries.
Early psychosocial stimulation for infants in precarious situations can yield both short- and long-term benefits to cognitive and social development. Comprehensive programmes, covering health, nutrition, and psychosocial stimulation prove most effective in preventing cognitive impairment and enhancing treatment for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The StimNut study assesses the effects of early psychosocial stimulation on maternal mental health and mother-child relationship, as well as the acceptability of integrating such an intervention into the existing Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) nutrition programme in Koutiala, during a 5-week period.
METHODS
Mixed-methods data were collected through standardised pre- and post- intervention questionnaires and included: a ‘Dusukasi’ screening tool for local perinatal depression-like symptoms; observations of mother-child interactions using an adapted PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) tool; as well as semi-structured interviews with caregivers, MSF psychosocial workers, and healthcare staff.
RESULTS
149 psychosocial stimulation sessions were conducted with 36 families by three supervised MSF psychosocial workers. Perinatal depression symptoms were found in 53% of mothers before the intervention and 28% after the intervention (p=0.001). Positive changes in the mother-child relationship were observed in 83% of families after the 5-week intervention and more frequent and appropriate responses of the caregivers to the child’s emotional state were noted. Positive changes were also perceived by the mothers as the sessions progressed: their sense of parenting skills was strengthened, their children’s health improved, and the other family members became more involved in childcare practices. The intervention also dismantled healthcare staff prejudices towards mothers of children with SAM, fostering a trusting relationship between them.
CONCLUSIONS
This study demonstrates the positive impact of the early psychosocial stimulation of children with SAM on maternal mental health and the quality of mother-child relationship. As MSF pursues further endeavours in this direction, it is important to recognise the transformative potential these interventions hold for promoting the overall wellbeing of families of children with SAM in humanitarian and low-income countries.
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Public Health Action. 1 August 2023; Volume 13 (Issue 2(Suppl 1)); 1-6.; DOI:10.5588/pha.23.0008
Baptiste SL, van den Boogaard W, Letoquart JP, NDong JG, Jonacé G, et al.
Public Health Action. 1 August 2023; Volume 13 (Issue 2(Suppl 1)); 1-6.; DOI:10.5588/pha.23.0008
CONTEXTE
Les traumatismes abdominaux (TA) semblent fréquents en Haïti confronté à des violences socio-politiques récurrents.
OBJECTIF
Etudier les patients admis pour TA au centre traumatologie Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Tabarre (Port-au-Prince), et les circonstances de survenue.
TYPE D’ETUDE
Ceci est une étude transversale sur des données rétrospectives de Janvier 2020 à Décembre 2021.
RÉSULTATS
Sur 3 211 patients admis pour traumatisme, 541 (17,3%) avaient un TA, dont 500 (91,4%) en lien avec des événements socio-politiques. Leur âge médian était de 30 ans (intervalle interquartile [IQR] 23–38) ; 429 (85,8%) étaient masculin. Une blessure par balle était notée chez 371 (74,2%). La distance médiane entre le lieu de violence et l’hôpital était de 11 km (IQR 7–15) ; cependant, 9 (1,8%) étaient venus dans l’heure après le traumatisme ; la transfusion était non faite ou insuffisante chez 169 (33,8%). Une issue défavorable (décès, référence, sortie contre-avis médical) était notée chez 57 (11,4%), avec 8,0% de décès. L’instabilité politique était la principale cause de violence. Une issue défavorable était associée à une transfusion insuffisante (rapport de risque [RR] 2,4 ; IC 95% 1,4–4,3 ; P = 0,006) ou à une blessure par balle (RR 2,4 ; IC 95% 1,1–5,2 ; P = 0,002).
CONCLUSION
Les TA par balle étaient fréquents durant la période des évènements socio-politiques 2020–2021. Le manque de produits sanguins a eu un impact négatif sur l’issue des patients. Les mesures de sécurité et la collecte de sang doivent toujours être maintenues et renforcées.
Les traumatismes abdominaux (TA) semblent fréquents en Haïti confronté à des violences socio-politiques récurrents.
OBJECTIF
Etudier les patients admis pour TA au centre traumatologie Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Tabarre (Port-au-Prince), et les circonstances de survenue.
TYPE D’ETUDE
Ceci est une étude transversale sur des données rétrospectives de Janvier 2020 à Décembre 2021.
RÉSULTATS
Sur 3 211 patients admis pour traumatisme, 541 (17,3%) avaient un TA, dont 500 (91,4%) en lien avec des événements socio-politiques. Leur âge médian était de 30 ans (intervalle interquartile [IQR] 23–38) ; 429 (85,8%) étaient masculin. Une blessure par balle était notée chez 371 (74,2%). La distance médiane entre le lieu de violence et l’hôpital était de 11 km (IQR 7–15) ; cependant, 9 (1,8%) étaient venus dans l’heure après le traumatisme ; la transfusion était non faite ou insuffisante chez 169 (33,8%). Une issue défavorable (décès, référence, sortie contre-avis médical) était notée chez 57 (11,4%), avec 8,0% de décès. L’instabilité politique était la principale cause de violence. Une issue défavorable était associée à une transfusion insuffisante (rapport de risque [RR] 2,4 ; IC 95% 1,4–4,3 ; P = 0,006) ou à une blessure par balle (RR 2,4 ; IC 95% 1,1–5,2 ; P = 0,002).
CONCLUSION
Les TA par balle étaient fréquents durant la période des évènements socio-politiques 2020–2021. Le manque de produits sanguins a eu un impact négatif sur l’issue des patients. Les mesures de sécurité et la collecte de sang doivent toujours être maintenues et renforcées.