Improving mental health among ultra-poor children: Two-year outcomes of a cluster-randomized trial in Burkina Faso

Ismayilova, Leyla; Karimli, Leyla; Sanson, Jo; Gaveras, Eleni; Nanema, Rachel; Tô-Camier, Alexice; Chaffin, Josh

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.04.022

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“…The eight papers reported on five interventions ( Table 1 ). The five interventions were evaluated using either a randomised controlled trial [ 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ] or a quasi-experimental study design [ 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 ]. Interventions included child domestic workers and sought to improve health, education, or economic outcomes.…”

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“…Six papers reported on health-related outcomes. Two studies, Ismayilova et al (2018) and Karimli et al (2018) that were assessed to be of moderate and good quality, respectively, reported on evaluations of Trickle Up and Trickle Up Plus [ 36 , 37 ], interventions that were conducted with children aged 10 to 16 from ultra-poor families in Burkina Faso. Children’s involvement in family business or any work for payment was captured by asking the question: ‘During the past week, did you do any of the following activities, even for only 1 hour?’ The measure was coded ‘yes’ if child responded ‘yes’ to any of the following: ‘did you run any kind of big or small business for yourself or with business partners (e.g., selling things, repairing things, hairdressing, barber, shoe-shining, and so forth)’; do any work as a maid for someone who is not a member of your household for any payment?’ [ 37 ].…”

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Evaluations of Interventions with Child Domestic Workers: A Rapid Systematic Review

Kyegombe

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Chan

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Little is known about interventions to support the education, skills training, and health of female child domestic workers (CDWs). This rapid systematic literature review followed PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration: CRD42019148702) and summarises peer-reviewed and grey literature on health, education, and economic interventions for CDWs and interventions targeting employers. We searched six electronic databases and purposively searched grey literature. We included observational studies, which included an intervention, quasi-experimental, and experimental studies. Two reviewers independently screened articles. Data were extracted on intervention description, inputs, activities, type of evaluation, outcomes, effect size or impact where applicable, limitations, and ethical considerations. All studies were quality appraised. We identified eight papers from five studies. Six papers reported on health-related outcomes, two on education-related outcomes, and three on economic outcomes. No evaluations of employer-related interventions were identified. Only one intervention specifically targeted CDWs. Others included CDWs in their sample but did not disaggregate data for CDWs. Findings suggest that the evaluated interventions had a limited impact on CDW’s health, education, and economic outcomes. While it appears feasible to reach CDWs with outreach interventions, further work is needed to improve the consistency of their effectiveness and their ability to improve CDWs’ current and future prospects.

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“…Previous research has identified a robust association between poverty and mental health problems (Lund et al, 2010), potentially because poverty and mental health problems compound one another through a vicious cycle (Lund et al, 2011). It may be especially important for intervention scientists working in low-resource settings to be aware of the economic and educational obstacles facing young people (Atilola, 2014), potentially incorporating lessons to help youths manage these challenges (Ismayilova et al, 2018).…”

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In Their Own Words: Using Open-Ended Assessment to Identify Culturally Relevant Concerns among Kenyan Adolescents

Wasil

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Gillespie

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Cult Med Psychiatry

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Standardized assessment tools developed in western contexts may systematically miss certain problems that are considered important in non-western cultures. In this mixed-methods study, we used an open-ended assessment tool (the Top Problem Assessment; TPA) to identify culturally relevant concerns among low-income Kenyan youth. We then a) applied thematic analysis to identify the most frequently reported problems and b) examined the extent to which these problems were reflected in standardized mental health measures. Using the TPA, we identified common social, academic, and economic problems facing Kenyan youths. Specifically, 61% of the sample reported a social problem, 38% an academic problem, and 35% an economic problem. By contrast, the standardized assessments revealed that worrying and difficulty concentrating were the most commonly reported symptoms. However, the emotional and behavioral problems assessed via the standardized measures were only reported as top problems by 17% of the sample. Overall, our findings are consistent with the idea that standardized measures can miss certain culturally-salient concerns that can be acquired through open-ended assessments. We discuss how brief open-ended assessment tools could complement standardized measures, inform the development of culturally relevant standardized measures, and offer rich data about the experiences of people in understudied cultural contexts.

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“…Finally, studies had to hold substantial findings that were relevant for children in the age bracket of interest, namely 0-5 years. As a result of this criterion, the only study that looked at the impact of a graduation programme on children's mental health was dropped as it focused on children aged 10-15 years (Ismayilova et al 2018).…”

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The role of graduation programming in promoting early childhood development: an overview of the evidence

Roelen¹,

Sherer²,

Himmelstine³

2020

JBA

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It is widely understood that poverty undermines early childhood development (ECD). In turn, poor ECD reinforces intergenerational transmission of poverty. Comprehensive economic strengthening and social protection programmes, such as 'graduation programmes', may offer a 'double boon': they can improve ECD in the short term and break the intergenerational cycle of poverty in the long run. This article provides a comprehensive review of the state of the evidence regarding the role of graduation pogrammes in ECD in the Global South. We find positive effects in relation to nutrition and health, but observe large evidence gaps with respect to safety and security, responsive caregiving and early learning. Tension between work and care, short comings in design and delivery and structural barriers form impediments to positive change. A greater and more holistic focus on children within graduation programming is crucial for securing ECD outcomes and ultimately achieving poverty reduction in the long run.

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Improving mental health among ultra-poor children: Two-year outcomes of a cluster-randomized trial in Burkina Faso

Cited by 23 publications

References 38 publications

Evaluations of Interventions with Child Domestic Workers: A Rapid Systematic Review

Evaluations of Interventions with Child Domestic Workers: A Rapid Systematic Review

In Their Own Words: Using Open-Ended Assessment to Identify Culturally Relevant Concerns among Kenyan Adolescents

The role of graduation programming in promoting early childhood development: an overview of the evidence

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