Caregiving and parenting practices during mandatory confinement by COVID-19 of early childhood caregivers

Introduction: During the COVID-19 infection, the population of infants and adolescents has been the most affected in aspects such as health, adequate nutrition, responsive care, protection, and safety, among others. Objective: To describe the care and upbringing practices of early childhood caregivers during compulsory confinement, from the point of view of health, nutrition, and psycho-pedagogical support. Method: Quantitative, descriptive research with 283 caregivers of early childhood children in a CDI child development center in Sincelejo, using instruments such as a sociodemographic questionnaire and a questionnaire on 14 care and upbringing practices proposed by the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare ICBF (2021). Results: Caregivers made a significant accompaniment in the health and nutrition component, as well as in the psycho-pedagogical component (75%), however, about 25% of caregivers at an average level complied with the practices of both components. Conclusion: During a health emergency, the practices to guarantee the integral development of early childhood children are complied with. Keywords: Early childhood, caregivers, care and upbringing practices, compulsory confinement, COVID-19.

• Autores: Arguello Muñoz, Ferdy Carina; Herazo Chamorro, Mónica Isabel; Vanegas Vergara, Paola Valentina; Arrieta Fontalvo, Angela María; Mendivil Hernández, Patricia María
• Tipo de recurso: Article of investigation
• Fecha de publicación: 2023
• Institución: Corporación Universitaria del Caribe - CECAR
• Repositorio: Repositorio Digital CECAR
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:repositorio.cecar.edu.co:cecar/10779
• Acceso en línea: https://repositorio.cecar.edu.co/handle/cecar/10779
• Palabra clave: Early childhood; Caregivers; Care and upbringing practices; Compulsory confinement; COVID-19
• Rights: openAccess
• License: Derechos Reservados. Corporación Universitaria del Caribe – CECAR