COVID-19 and child development: educational material for family members

Abstract

Objectives: to describe methodological procedures, theoretical foundation, activities and guidelines that compose an educational material designed for family members with a focus on the development of babies and children from 0 to 5 years old during the pandemic period. Methods: methodological research was applied to the preparation and validation of the educational material. The elaboration involved a literature review, graphic material creation and a validation by experts. Results: the literature review provided materials and background on child development principles and forms of stimulation through the realization of child occupations. The stage of validation by specialists provided a greater degree of reliability regarding the potential to stimulate activities and adequacy of the written elements of the material. Conclusions: the methods employed made it possible to develop, evaluate and improve the educational material, ensuring greater quality to guide and assist families in the daily stimulation of their children and in the management of occupational disruption. The material can also be useful for education and health professionals, support undergraduate education and/or university extension activities that focus on child development.

Repercussions of the pandemic on child development and the actions of visitors to the Happy Kids Program

“…This brought to light among the risk factors for CD, the absence of stimulation, domestic violence, neglect, abusive and coercive parenting, food insecurity, low schooling, unemployment or financial instability, and parental mental health problems. 3,4 Home visits carried out by HCP visitors began to be carried out remotely or in a semi-presential format during the pandemic situation. In cases where this format was not possible, the visit took place at the family's home following all precautions and measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and to ensure care for the child.…”

Repercussões da pandemia no desenvolvimento infantil e nas ações dos visitadores do Programa Criança Feliz

“…Isso trouxe à tona, dentre os fatores de risco para o DI, a ausência da estimulação, a violência doméstica, a negligência, a parentalidade abusiva e coercitiva, a insegurança alimentar, a baixa escolaridade, o desemprego ou a instabilidade financeira e os problemas de saúde mental dos pais. 3,4 As visitas domiciliares realizadas por visitadores do PCF, passaram a ser realizadas de forma remota ou semipresencial no período pandêmico. Para os casos em que este formato não foi possível, a visita aconteceu no domicílio da família seguindo todos os cuidados e medidas de precaução para evitar a transmissão da COVID-19, e garantir o atendimento à criança.…”