Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 11, 2025

Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting
11:31

Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting

Published on: November 30, 2015

16.0K

Biological and contextual determinants of early development in marginalized Roma communities: A research protocol of

Shoshana Chovan1,2, Daniela Fiľakovská Bobáková3,4,5, Andrea Madarasová Gecková3,4,6

  • 1Graduate School Kosice Institute for Society and Health, PJ Safarik University, Trieda SNP 1, Kosice, 040 11, Slovak Republic. shosha.chovan@gmail.com.

International Journal for Equity in Health
|October 5, 2024
PubMed

Insights

The RomaREACH project investigates early childhood development in marginalized Roma communities, adapting assessment tools and exploring risk factors to improve developmental outcomes and equity for these underserved children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Early childhood is critical for lifelong development.
  • Marginalized Roma children face unique developmental risks.
  • Limited research exists on early development in these communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing psychomotor development in Roma children (0-3 years).
  • To translate and validate assessment tools for development and parenting in Roma communities.
  • To address evidence gaps concerning developmental inequities.

Main Methods:

  • Validation study of Caregiver-Reported Early Development Instrument (CREDI) and Comprehensive Early Childhood Parenting Questionnaire (CECPAQ).
  • Longitudinal cohort study examining risk and protective factors.
  • Focus on marginalized Roma communities.

Main Results:

  • The project aims to provide validated instruments for assessing early development and parenting.
  • It will explore the complex interplay of risk and protective factors.
  • Data will illuminate developmental trajectories in a vulnerable population.

Conclusions:

  • The RomaREACH project offers new evidence on social determinants of early childhood health and development.
  • Validated tools and insights can inform policy and practice.
  • The study seeks to mitigate developmental risks and improve equity for Roma children.
Abstract

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Exploring Microglial Interactions with Stress-Response Circuitry Using the Limited Bedding and Nesting Model04:20

Author Spotlight: Exploring Microglial Interactions with Stress-Response Circuitry Using the Limited Bedding and Nesting Model

Published on: July 12, 2024

1.5K
Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants06:39

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants

Published on: June 13, 2021

3.0K

Related Concept Videos

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia01:29

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has been historically misunderstood. Early psychological theories attributed its origins to childhood trauma and unresponsive parenting. However, contemporary research largely rejects these notions, favoring the vulnerability-stress hypothesis. This model proposes that individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may develop the disorder following exposure to significant environmental stressors. Notably, studies on high-risk...
80
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture01:27

Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture

Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
30
Biological Causes of Schizophrenia01:29

Biological Causes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a severe psychiatric disorder, arises from a complex interplay of biological factors, including genetic predisposition, structural brain abnormalities, neurotransmitter dysregulation, and developmental irregularities. These factors collectively contribute to the onset and progression of the disorder, which typically manifests in late adolescence or early adulthood.
Genetic Factors in Schizophrenia
The genetic basis of schizophrenia is strongly supported by family and twin...
47
Background and Environment Affect Phenotype02:27

Background and Environment Affect Phenotype

Although the genetic makeup of an organism plays a major role in determining the phenotype, there are also several environmental factors, such as temperature, oxygen availability, presence of mutagens, that can alter an organism’s phenotype.
An example of how genetic background affects phenotype can be seen in horses. The Extension gene in horses is responsible for their coat color. A wild-type gene (EE) produces black pigment in the coat, while a mutant gene (ee) produces red pigment. A...
6.5K
Nature and Nurture01:10

Nature and Nurture

Many human characteristics, like height, are shaped by both nature—in other words, by our genes—and by nurture, or our environment. For example, chronic stress during childhood inhibits the production of growth hormones and consequently reduces bone growth and height. Scientists estimate that 70-90% of variation in height is due to genetic differences among individuals, and 10-30% of variation in height is due to differences in the environments that individuals experience,...
20.4K
Depressive Disorders: Etiology01:27

Depressive Disorders: Etiology

Depressive disorders result from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, each contributing uniquely to the development and persistence of the condition. Understanding these factors provides critical insight into the multifaceted nature of depression.
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
55