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ArticleBMJ open2023

Parenting app to support socio-emotional and cognitive development in early childhood: iterative codesign learnings from nine low-income and middle-income countries.

Mafruha Alam, Ian B Hickie, Adam Poulsen, Mahalakshmi Ekambareshwar, Victoria Loblay, Jacob Crouse, Gabrielle Hindmarsh, Yun J C Song, Adam Yoon, Grace Cha and 4 more

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Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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14 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mafruha AlamBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia mafruha.alam@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-7433-4220
Ian B HickieBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Adam PoulsenBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Mahalakshmi EkambareshwarBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Victoria LoblayBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Jacob CrouseBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3805-2936
Gabrielle HindmarshBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Yun J C SongBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Adam YoonBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Grace ChaBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Chloe WilsonBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6539-423X
Madelaine Sweeney-NashBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Jakelin TroyFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Haley M LaMonicaBrain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveMany children in low-income and middle-income countries are disadvantaged in achieving early developmental potential in childhood as they lack the necessary support from their surroundings, including from parents and caregivers. Digital technologies, such as smartphone apps, coupled with iterative codesign to engage end-users in the technology-delivered content development stages, can help overcome gaps in early child development (ECD). We describe the iterative codesign and quality improvement process that informs the development of content for the

designBetween 2021 and 2022, an average of six codesign workshops in each country were conducted in Afghanistan, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya and Namibia.

resultsFour themes emerged from the codesign workshops: local realities, barriers to positive parenting, child development and lessons learnt about the cultural context. These themes, as well as various subthemes, informed content development and refinement. For example, childrearing activities were requested and developed to promote inclusion of families from diverse backgrounds, encourage best parenting practices, increase engagement of fathers in ECD, address parents' mental well-being, educate children about cultural values and help bereaved children with grief and loss. Also, content that did not align with the laws or culture of any country were removed.

conclusionsThe iterative codesign process informed the development of a culturally relevant app for parents and caregivers of children in the early years. Further evaluation is required to assess user experience and impact in real world settings.

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Mobile ApplicationsParentingCameroonChildChild, PreschoolCognitionDeveloping CountriesHumansCommunity child healthHealth informaticsMENTAL HEALTHPAEDIATRICS

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PMID37192801
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