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The Promise of Preschool in Africa: A Randomized Impact Evaluation of Early Childhood Development in Rural Mozambique [PDF]

, 2012
This report presents initial results of a community based preschool program implemented by Save the Children in the Gaza Province of ...
Sebastian Martinez, Sophie Naudeau, Vitor Pereira   +2 more
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A Single Question of Parent-Reported Physical Activity Levels Estimates Objectively Measured Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Preschool Children: The PREFIT Project [PDF]

, 2019
Physical inactivity is recognized as a determinant of low physical fitness and body composition in preschool children, which in turn, are important markers of health through the lifespan.
Aadahl, Abarca-Gómez, Artero, Cadenas-Sanchez, Cadenas-Sanchez, Cadenas-Sánchez, Cadenas-Sánchez, Cadenas-Sánchez, Cole, de Onis, Emaus, España-Romero, Fang, Geserick, Ho, Jiménez-Pavón, Jiménez-Pavón, Jones, Labayen, Leblanc, Leppänen, Leppänen, Merino-De Haro, Migueles, Minder, Mora-Gonzalez, Murphy, Oliver, Ortega, Ortega, Ortega, Ortega, Ortega, Pate, Ruiz, Sanchez-Delgado, Smith, Umer   +37 more
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How can welfare regime and production regime theories explain differences in schools’ ability grouping policies? A comparative study using the PISA school survey

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research evidence is mixed on the consequences of ability grouping policies, but most research has found an overrepresentation of disadvantaged social demographics in low‐ability groups. However, researchers have neglected to explain why ability grouping policies vary between countries.
Monica Reichenberg, Girma Berhanu, Lena Fridlund   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and muscle strength on bone stiffness in 2-10-year-old children-cross-sectional results from the IDEFICS study [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Physical activity (PA), weight-bearing exercises (WBE) and muscle strength contribute to skeletal development, while sedentary behaviour (SB) adversely affects bone health.
Ahrens, Wolfgang, Buck, Christoph, Herrmann, Diana, Kouride, Yiannis, Marild, Staffan, Molnár, Dénes, Mouratidou, Theodora, Pitsiladis, Yannis, Russo, Paola, Sioen, Isabelle, The IDEFICS Consortium, Veidebaum, Toomas   +11 more
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Motor Performance Of Preschool Children

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017
Słonka Karina, Dyas Manuela, Słonka Tadeusz, Szurmik Tomasz. Motor performance of preschool children. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2017;7(8):1308-1323. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1045272 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/5028 https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/sedno-webapp/works/836989 The ...
Karina Słonka, Manuela Dyas, Tadeusz Słonka, Tomasz Szurmik   +3 more
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Emotional experiences and stigma among families benefiting from Barcelona's shock plan against school segregation and for inclusion and equal opportunities and educational success

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines the emotional experiences and processes of stigmatisation encountered by families benefiting from the Shock Plan Against Segregation and for Inclusion, Equal Opportunities and Educational Success (SP), implemented in Barcelona.
Andrea Jover, Martí Manzano, Berta Llos, Andreu Termes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of dental caries in deciduous teeth and oral health related quality of life among preschool children aged 4–6 years in Kisarawe, Tanzania

BMC Oral Health, 2020
Background Preschool years are a critical period in the development of a healthy child. The consequences of poor oral health in preschool children reach beyond dental problems, with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) being associated with ...
Ray M. Masumo, Tumaini S. Ndekero, Lorna C. Carneiro   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early schooling and later outcomes : Evidence from pre-school extension in France [PDF]

Over the 1960s and 1970s, France undertook a large-scale expansion of preschool enrollment. As a result, during this period, the enrollment rate of 3 years old children rose from 35% to 90% and that of 4 years old rose from 60% to virtually 100%.
Dumas Christelle, Lefranc Arnaud
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Preschool attendance: a multilevel analysis of individual and community factors in 21 low and middle-income countries [PDF]

, 2016
This paper investigates how preschool attendance is shaped by individual and community factors for 71,806 children from 14,303 communities in 21 low-to middle-income countries using a multilevel analysis.
Delprato, Marcos, Dunne, Máiréad, Zeitlyn, Benjamin   +2 more
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Family's socioeconomic and demographic factors on elements of children's dental and oral health: A scoping review

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Family plays a significant role in children's dental and oral health (DOH) elements, such as children's DOH knowledge and practice, the development of children's dental fear and anxiety (DFA), children's dental visits, and children's DOH status.
Wisnu Fadila, Mugia B. Rahardja, Puguh Prasetyoputra, Anne A. Suwargiani, Yanu E. Prasetyo, Eriska Riyanti   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source