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Pediatric Residency Training for Integration of Behavior Health: Indian Perspective

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.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 28, 2021
PubMed

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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.

Keywords:
AdolescentsBehaviorChildrenMedical educationResidency program

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