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Technology powering researchResearchers at The Kids are harnessing the power of apps and other online tools to ensure the results of their research reach those who need it most – children, young people and families.
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Infant simulators fail to reduce teen pregnancyA The Kids Research Institute Australia study has found a popular education programme where teenagers care for a "robot" baby fails to reduce teen pregnancy, and could in fac
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Early childhood education and child development in four countries in East Asia and the PacificResults indicate that early childhood education is beneficial for children's early development
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Socioeconomic status and early child development in East Asia and the Pacific: The protective role of parental engagement in learning activitiesResults indicated the existence of SES gradients in early development in multiple domains in China, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu
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Childhood Maltreatment and Early Developmental Vulnerabilities at Age 5 YearsThis study examined associations between maltreatment and early developmental vulnerabilities in a population sample of 68,459 children
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Investment in child and adolescent health and development: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd EditionThe realisation of human potential for development requires age-specific investment throughout the 8000 days of childhood and adolescence.
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Measuring early childhood development with The Early Human Capability Index (eHCI): a reliability and validity study in ChinaWith the importance of early childhood development more recognized by the international society, low-cost and cross-culturally comparable measures of early childhood development is in great demand, both in China and worldwide. In this study, we aim to test the psychometrics of the Chinese version of The Early Human Capability Index (eHCI), which is designed as a measurement for school readiness in large population.
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The impact of child maltreatment on the risk of deliberate self-harm among adolescents: A population-wide cohort study using linked administrative recordsThis study calls for the early identification of children who are vulnerable to maltreatment, the better identification of the duration and severity of maltreatment experiences, and the provision of continued care and support, to reduce the child's deliberate self harm risk in adolescence.
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Lao People's Democratic Republic – Early Childhood Education Project : snapshot two – child health and nutritionThis snapshot highlights that child under nutrition is a serious public health issue in Northern Laos PDR
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Community Development Coordinator Role Consultation: Consultation ReportThis report will outline the theory and evidence base for Community Development and Community Engagement, report on consultation activities and findings