The determinants of compliance with an early intervention programme for high-risk babies in India.
BACKGROUND: Early intervention is known to improve outcomes for babies at risk for growth and developmental problems. Such programmes usually have a prolonged course and require frequent contacts with the service providers. As a consequence of poverty, illiteracy and lack of communication facilities...
| Publicado en: | Child: Care, Health & Development Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 63 - 73 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Jan2006
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