From Maid to Mother
Transforming Facilities, Staff Training, and Caregiver Dignity in an Institutional Facility for Young Children in Nepal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11277401 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amy Conley Wright (0000-0001-7421-005X, San Francisco State University, corresponding author), Dhirendra Lamsal (International Child Resource Institute Nepal Kathmandu Nepal), Mukunda Ksetree (International Child Resource Institute Nepal Kathmandu Nepal), Aalok Sharma (International Child Resource Institute Nepal Kathmandu Nepal), Kenneth Jaffe (0000-0002-5084-4100, International Child Resource Institute International Headquarters Berkeley CA), Kenneth M Jaffe (International Computer Science Institute) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 132-143 |
| Publication date | 2014-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Infant Mental Health Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-9641 • E-ISSN: 1097-0355 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/imhj.21429 |
| PMID | 25798519 |
| OpenAlex | W1559794612 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 27 |
This article provides a case study of a project to improve the health, safety, and development of children birth to 6 years old in a large orphanage in Nepal. Two interventions were conducted: improvement of physical infrastructure and training, mentoring, and support for caregiving staff. As a result of these interventions, positive outcomes in terms of children's health and development have been observed, including reduction of communicable diseases and increased social interactions with caregivers. As part of the new trainining initiative, the caregivers began to meet regularly to share their ideas and experiences, and came to realize their vital role in the holistic development of the children in their care. One important change was a greater sense of dignity for the caregivers. The caregivers were formerly called Maids ( Aaya ), but asked to be called Mothers ( Aama ). The project also faced challenges, including communication barriers related to organizational structure
Dignity · Political science · Psychological intervention · Child Welfare and Adoption · Children's Rights and Participation · Medicine · Nursing · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,58 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |