Nurturing care: perceptions and practices of caregivers for children under five in the Ecuadorian highlands – a qualitative study
This study urges tailored interventions for nurturing care, emphasizing success tied to robust healthcare and child protection. Urgency lies in cultural sensitivity, local adaptation, and targeted training for implementation. These insights contribute significantly to the global discourse, stressing the importance of context-specific approaches. Implications are crucial for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers dedicated to elevating care quality for vulnerable populations worldwide.
Authors
- Benjamin R. Bates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5948-1396)
- Betzabé Tello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5890-6436)
- Maria J. Mendoza-Gordillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7505-2196)
- Katherine Quinn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0613-327X)
- Mario J. Grijalva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1964-1425)
- Marcelo Moreano
- Camila Rogel
Institutions
- Scripps College (US)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (EC)
- Ohio University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1373896
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.10
Funders
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador