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View article: School education for mothers: How much is needed to promote child survival and health?
School education for mothers: How much is needed to promote child survival and health? Open
View article: The Power of Research and Stakeholder Collaboration in Enhancing Early Childhood Care and Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The Power of Research and Stakeholder Collaboration in Enhancing Early Childhood Care and Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
The early years of a child’s life are crucial in laying the foundations of learning and development that shape life trajectories [...]
View article: Trends in the prevalence and social determinants of stunting in India, 2005–2021: findings from three rounds of the National Family Health Survey
Trends in the prevalence and social determinants of stunting in India, 2005–2021: findings from three rounds of the National Family Health Survey Open
Objectives To assess social determinants of stunting and the shifts in contributions of socio-demographic factors to national prevalence trends in India between 2005 and 2021. Methods We leveraged data from three rounds of the National Fam…
View article: Hygiene Practices and Early Childhood Development in the East Asia-Pacific Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Hygiene Practices and Early Childhood Development in the East Asia-Pacific Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Open
Poor hygiene might be a risk factor for early childhood development (ECD). This study investigated the associations of three hygiene practices (‘wash hands before a meal,’ ‘wash hands after going to the toilet,’ and ‘brush teeth’), separat…
View article: Are body dysmorphic symptoms dimensional or categorical in nature? A taxometric investigation in adolescents
Are body dysmorphic symptoms dimensional or categorical in nature? A taxometric investigation in adolescents Open
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a debilitating mental health condition which usually emerges during adolescence and is characterised by distressing and impairing appearance concerns. It is currently unclear whether body dysmorphic concer…