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ArticleThe Indian journal of medical research2025

Assessing the impact of the Aarambh nurturing care model on the capacity & support structures for caregiver empowerment: A qualitative study.

R Naveen Shyam Sundar, Pranali Kothekar, Abhishek V Raut, Subodh Gupta

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R Naveen Shyam SundarDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. Shushila Nayar School of Public Health, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Pranali KothekarDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. Shushila Nayar School of Public Health, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Abhishek V RautDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. Shushila Nayar School of Public Health, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Subodh GuptaDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. Shushila Nayar School of Public Health, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

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Background & objectives The provision of nurturing care during the crucial developing phase from pregnancy to three years is essential for enduring health. The Aarambh project, executed in specific districts of Central India, utilised existing Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) and healthcare facilities to improve nurturing care. This study assessed the influence of loving care interventions on the skills, functionality, and support systems of anganwadi workers (AWWs) to enhance the capabilities of primary carers. Methods This qualitative study evaluated the competencies of AWWs by observing house visits and mothers' meetings in both control (Deoli, Wardha) and intervention blocks (Ralegaon, Yavatmal), Maharashtra. Comprehensive interviews were performed with AWWs, primary carers, ICDS supervisors, CDPOs, ASHAs, and parents. Results AWWs in the intervention group exhibited substantial enhancements in providing age-appropriate guidance, play, and communication activities along with effective community-based events. Interpretation & conclusions The findings of this study suggest empowerment of beneficiaries and child development through this discussed programme framework. In light of this, it is apparent that the soft skills of service providers hold paramount importance for achieving sustainable outcomes.

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CaregiversChild DevelopmentEmpowermentAdultChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansIndiaInfantMalePregnancyQualitative ResearchAnganwadi workersearly childhood developmentICDSnurturing care framework

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