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Incorporating Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development in Pre-service and In-service Training

Tejinder Singh1, Monika Sharma2, Piyush Gupta3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Medical Education, SGRD Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab.

Indian Pediatrics
|October 23, 2021
PubMed

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This study analyzes how Indian medical curricula address early childhood development (ECD). Findings reveal gaps, proposing curriculum changes to better equip future pediatricians in promoting nurturing care for young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Medical Education
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Early childhood development (ECD) is crucial from conception to age eight, with the first 1000 days being critical.
  • WHO guidelines emphasize health, nutrition, learning, responsive care, and security for nurturing ECD.
  • The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) highlighted pediatricians' role in promoting ECD in 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the integration of early childhood development (ECD) in Indian undergraduate and postgraduate medical curricula.
  • To identify deficiencies in current medical education regarding ECD training.
  • To propose curriculum enhancements for better preparing future doctors to promote nurturing care for young children.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive analysis of existing medical curricula in India was conducted.
  • The study focused on how current curricula address the key components of early childhood development.
  • Identified gaps in ECD education were documented.

Main Results:

  • Significant lacunae were identified in the current medical curricula concerning early childhood development.
  • The existing curriculum does not adequately prepare future pediatricians for their role in promoting nurturing care.
  • Specific areas within ECD education require strengthening.

Conclusions:

  • The current medical curricula in India have shortcomings in addressing early childhood development.
  • Recommendations are proposed to revise and enhance the curriculum to ensure future doctors are equipped to foster ECD.
  • Strengthening ECD education is vital for pediatricians to effectively guide parents and communities.

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