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Integrated early childhood development plus violence prevention (ECD+VP) programs show promise in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These interventions can improve child development and reduce maltreatment, though more research is needed.

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  • Global Health
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists on interventions promoting child development and reducing violence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • This represents a missed opportunity for child protection and human capital development.
  • Integrated approaches are crucial for addressing complex child welfare issues in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review integrated early childhood development plus violence prevention (ECD+VP) interventions in LMICs.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these combined interventions on child development and violence outcomes.
  • To identify gaps in the current research landscape.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of integrated ECD+VP interventions in LMICs.
  • Searched 5,244 unique records, with 6 studies meeting inclusion criteria.
  • Interventions implemented in Chile, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mexico, Mozambique, and Turkey.

Main Results:

  • Five interventions focused on parent education (center-based or home visiting); one focused on teacher education.
  • All but one study reported positive outcomes in both child development and reduced maltreatment.
  • Evidence suggests integrated ECD+VP interventions can improve multiple child outcome domains.

Conclusions:

  • A dearth of evidence exists for integrated ECD+VP interventions in LMICs, highlighting the need for further research.
  • Integrated ECD+VP interventions show potential for improving child development and reducing violence.
  • These integrated approaches can leverage limited resources effectively in LMICs.