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Understanding Traumatic Experiences in Orphaned Children: Insights from Recent Research

Understanding Traumatic Experiences in Orphaned Children: Insights from Recent Research

Introduction

As professionals dedicated to the welfare of children, understanding the environments that best support their development is crucial. The recent study titled Prevalence and Incidence of Traumatic Experiences Among Orphans in Institutional and Family-Based Settings in 5 Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Longitudinal Study provides critical insights into the experiences of orphaned and separated children (OSC) in various care settings. This blog aims to highlight the key findings and implications of this study for practitioners in the field of child welfare and therapy.

Key Findings

The study, conducted across five low- and middle-income countries, challenges the conventional wisdom that institutional care is inherently more harmful than family-based care. Here are some of the pivotal findings:

Implications for Practice

These findings suggest that the type of care setting alone does not determine the risk of traumatic experiences for OSC. Practitioners should consider the following when working with children in these settings:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research to explore the nuances of care settings and their impact on children's well-being. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this body of knowledge by conducting studies that consider cultural, economic, and social factors influencing child welfare.

Conclusion

The protection of children from potentially traumatic events should be a primary consideration in all care settings. By leveraging data-driven insights and evidence-based practices, we can create better outcomes for orphaned and separated children worldwide.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Prevalence and Incidence of Traumatic Experiences Among Orphans in Institutional and Family-Based Settings in 5 Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Longitudinal Study.


Citation: Gray, C. L., Pence, B. W., Ostermann, J., Whetten, R. A., O’Donnell, K., Thielman, N. M., & Whetten, K. (2015). Prevalence and incidence of traumatic experiences among orphans in institutional and family-based settings in 5 low- and middle-income countries: A longitudinal study. Global Health: Science and Practice, 3(3), 395-404. http://dx.doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00093
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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