Week 9: Promoting Childhood Development Flashcards
What are the effects of an ACE score of 4 or higher?
more likely to smoke
7x likely to be alcoholics
7x more likely to have sex before 15
2x more likely to have cancer / heart disease
What are the effects of an ACE score above 6?
30x more likely to attempt suicide
46x more likely to use drugs
What are examples of Adverse Childhood Experiences?
physical/sexual abuse
neglect
household dysfunction
What are the 4 stages of Piaget’s Thoery of Childhood Development?
sensorimotor
preoperational
concrete operational
formal operational
Describe Sensorimotor stage
birth - 2yrs
understands world through senses and actions
Describe preoperational stage
2-7yrs
understands world through language and mental images
Describe concrete operational stage
7-12yrs
understands world through logical thinking and categories
describe formal operational stage
12yrs +
understands world through hypothetical thinking and scientific reasonings
What is the first stage in Erikson’s Theory of Development?
infancy-18mo
trust vs mistrust
What is the 2nd stage in Erikson’s Theory of Development?
18mo-3yrs
autonomy vs shame
What is the 3rd stage in Erikson’s Theory of Development?
3-7yrs
initiative vs guilt
What is the 4th stage in Erikson’s Theory of Development?
8-12 yrs
industry vs inferiority
What is the 5th stage in Erikson’s Theory of Development?
adolescence
identity vs role confusion
What are the 4 key areas of development in the early years?
physical (anguage, dexterity, coordination)
cognitive (reading, writing)
social (empathy)
emotional (optimism, resillience, self confidence, self-control, will-power, character strength)
What are 4 central factors for child development?
1-relationships (attachent, security, mental, resillience)
2-nutrition (diet)
3-physical activity
4-oppurtunities for cognitive developement (literacy, numeracy, language, exploration)
What are the 4 recommendations made by WHO for early child development?
responsive caregiving
promoting early learning
nutrition interventions
support maternal mental health
What are the determinants of early childhood development?
income
effective parenting & family function
positive social interactions
play
poor neighbourhoods
safe home environment
Who is responsible for early childhood development?
parents
family - support
communities
government -social programs
What are the 4 components of comprehensive school health?
social + physical development
teaching + learning
partnerships + services
healthy school policies
Describe Nurse Role in School Health
- assessment, support, counselling, referrals
- health education, skill development
- clinical services
- consultation & coordination
- participate in case confrences
- communication & coordination
What are physical problems associated with childhood obesity?
HTN
heart disease
T2 DM
sleep apnea, breathing problems
abnormla menstrual cycle
bone/joint problems
reduced balance
What are emotional health issues assoc w/ childhood obesity?
low self-esteem
negative body image
depression
feeling judged
being teased, bullied
What are the physical activity requirements for children?
5-17yrs should get 60 mins of moderate to vigorous exercise per day
How does physical activity beenfit children?
cardiovascular health
bone density
healthy BMI
reduce risk of chronic disease, health problems
lessen likelyhood of tobbaco, alcohol, drugs
improved mental well being
What are individual level strategies to promote development?
building & drawing on individual capacity
supporting parenting + early childhood development
What are community level strategies?
building and drawing on community resources
healthy schools
best start centres
What are population level strategies?
healthy public policies
ensure equitable access to resources
