Effects of home-based play-assisted stimulation on developmental performances of children living in extreme poverty: a randomized single-blind controlled trial

• Main Authors: Berhanu Nigussie Worku (Author), Teklu Gemechu Abessa (Author), Mekitie Wondafrash (Author), Johan Lemmens (Author), Jan Valy (Author), Liesbeth Bruckers (Author), Patrick Kolsteren (Author), Marita Granitzer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Children living with foster families in a resource-limited setting such as Ethiopia are at risk of developmental problems. It is not yet clear whether intensive home-based developmental stimulation assisted by play can reduce these problems. The main objective of this study was t...