Helping caregivers support child development in low-income countries
An Individualized Approach to Promote Nurturing Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Hybrid Effectiveness/Implementation Trial of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development
This study is all about helping young children, ages 0-2, in low and middle-income countries grow and develop better by supporting their caregivers and communities, with health workers providing personalized guidance over two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061344 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving early child development for children aged 0-2 years in low and middle-income countries by empowering caregivers and communities. It involves a hybrid effectiveness and implementation trial where frontline health workers provide individualized support using the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development. The study will assess the impact of this intervention on children's developmental outcomes and the home care environment over a period of 24 months. By understanding the barriers and facilitators to implementing nurturing care, the research aims to enhance the effectiveness of such interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-2 years living in low and middle-income countries, along with their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the age range of 0-2 years or who live in high-income countries may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve developmental outcomes for children in low-income settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar interventions aimed at enhancing child development through caregiver support in low-resource settings.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rohloff, Peter — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rohloff, Peter
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.