Nurturing care: perceptions and practices of caregivers for children under five in the Ecuadorian highlands - a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Betzabé Tello (Author), Maria J. Mendoza-Gordillo (Author), Marcelo Moreano (Author), Benjamin R. Bates (Author), Katherine Quinn (Author), Camila Rogel (Author), Mario J. Grijalva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionThe importance of nurturing care for child development is well-established, and parents play a central role in providing this care. However, cultural values and traditions can influence child-rearing practices, and there are gaps in child welfare in Ecuador. Two research questions delve...