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Swati Y Bhave1, Harish K Pemde2, Rajesh Mehta3
1AACCI, Association of Adolescent and Child Care in India, Mumbai, India; Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri, India and Dr.D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
Behavioral disorders affect 6-30% of Indian children and adolescents. Integrating behavioral health into pediatric medical training is crucial for addressing these common issues effectively.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Behavioral Health
- Medical Education in India
Background:
- Behavioral disorders are prevalent in Indian children and adolescents, affecting 6% to 30% of this population.
- Existing medical training programs in India often lack sufficient focus on integrated behavioral health (IBH).
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine current medical training programs for integrated behavioral health (IBH) in pediatrics for Indian medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
- To discuss the influence of Indian culture on IBH issues and propose strategies for curriculum integration.
Main Methods:
- Review of pediatric residency programs in India.
- Analysis of the integration of IBH into existing medical curricula.
- Discussion of cultural factors impacting child behavioral health in India.
Main Results:
- Pediatric residency programs in India vary in their inclusion of IBH training.
- Cultural nuances significantly influence the presentation and management of behavioral health issues in Indian children.
- There is a need for structured IBH training modules within medical education.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing IBH training in pediatric medical education is essential to address the high prevalence of behavioral disorders in Indian youth.
- Cultural sensitivity must be incorporated into IBH training programs.
- Recommendations are provided for integrating behavioral health into medical education in India.
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