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View article: Validation of the Kidsights Measurement Tool: A parent-reported instrument to track children’s development at the population level
Validation of the Kidsights Measurement Tool: A parent-reported instrument to track children’s development at the population level Open
Disparities in child development between groups of children arise early and reflect social inequities in early environments, geography, and other factors. To track and address these disparities, valid and reliable tools are needed that can…
View article: Feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) package for children 0–3 years across three countries
Feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) package for children 0–3 years across three countries Open
This study generated invaluable information regarding the implementation of the GSED, including where improvements should be made and where the administered measures' comprehensibility, relevance, and acceptability needed revisions. These …
View article: Feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) package for children 0-3 years across three countries.
Feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) package for children 0-3 years across three countries. Open
Background To assess the neurodevelopment of children under three years, a multinational team of subject matter experts (SMEs) led by the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED). The measure…
View article: Psychometrics of psychosocial behavior items under age 6 years: Evidence from Nebraska, USA
Psychometrics of psychosocial behavior items under age 6 years: Evidence from Nebraska, USA Open
Because healthy psychosocial development in the first years of life is critical to lifelong well‐being, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations are increasingly interested in monitoring psychosocial behaviors among populations of c…
View article: Tracking early child development at the population level: Validation of the Kidsights Measurement Tool for children birth to age five years
Tracking early child development at the population level: Validation of the Kidsights Measurement Tool for children birth to age five years Open
Background Group disparities in early child development arise due to inequities in early environments that are reflective of socio-economic status, geography, and other factors. To track and address these disparities, valid and reliable ch…
View article: Protocol for validation of the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) for children under 3 years of age in seven countries
Protocol for validation of the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) for children under 3 years of age in seven countries Open
Introduction Children’s early development is affected by caregiving experiences, with lifelong health and well-being implications. Governments and civil societies need population-based measures to monitor children’s early development and e…
View article: The creation of the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) for children aged 0–3 years: combining subject matter expert judgements with big data
The creation of the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) for children aged 0–3 years: combining subject matter expert judgements with big data Open
Introduction With the ratification of the Sustainable Development Goals, there is an increased emphasis on early childhood development (ECD) and well-being. The WHO led Global Scales for Early Development (GSED) project aims to provide pop…
View article: Training packages for the use of child development tools in low/middle-income countries: a review
Training packages for the use of child development tools in low/middle-income countries: a review Open
Background We are now moving beyond the focus of ‘child survival’ to an era which promotes children thriving and developing rather than simply ‘surviving’. In doing so, we are becoming more aware of the large variation of child development…