Health crises, social support, and caregiving practices among street children in Bangladesh

Reza, Hasan Mahmud; Henly, Julia R.

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.03.006

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“…Within the local context, this difference in intra-urban mobility could partly be explained by the fact that, first, girls prefer to stay more solid socially networked groups and highly guarded and safer places. Intra-urban mobility has been found to be dependent upon the cohesion and support among urban migrants [ 35 , 36 ]. As such, girls are more likely to stay longer in particular locations compared to the boys.…”

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Demographic and behavioural drivers of intra-urban mobility of migrant street children and youth in Kampala, Uganda

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While research on the nexus of migration and wellbeing of individuals has gained recognition in recent years, far less attention has been devoted to intra-urban mobility especially among the urban poor young populations. We assess the drivers of intra-urban mobility using a random sample of 412 migrant street children and youth in Kampala city, Uganda. This paper draws from a larger cross-sectional survey of circular migration and sexual and reproductive health choices among street children in Kampala, Uganda. We define ‘migrants’ as street children and youth with a rural-urban migration experience and ‘intra-urban mobility’ as the number of places stayed in or moved since migrating to the city, measured on a continuous scale. More than half (54.37%) of the migrant street children and youth had lived in two or more places since migrating to the city. Multivariate negative binomial regression analysis reveals migrant street children and youth’s intra-urban mobility to be associated with gender (aIRR = 0.71, 95%CI 0.53–0.96), sex work (aIRR = 1.38, 95%CI 1.01–1.88), a daily income of one USD or more (aIRR = 1.57, 95%CI 1.16–2.13) and duration of stay in the city (aIRR = 1.54, 95%CI 1.17–2.01). Other drivers of intra-urban mobility included availability of causal work, personal safety and affordability of rental costs. Our findings suggest the need for urban housing and health policies to take into account street children and youth’s intra-urban mobility and its drivers. Future research on all drivers of street children and youth’s intra-urban mobility and its linkage with their health outcomes is recommended.

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Demographic and behavioural drivers of intra-urban mobility of migrant street children and youth in Kampala, Uganda

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“…This is also in line with their responses on the resilience scale as some answered positively to questions about seeking help from friends and praying about their situation. They support each other during difficult times, and that helps them survive harsh street life (54). Furthermore, due to the available peer support these children offer to each other and other forms of support received from people who provide them with money and food (55,56) or other family and community capacities (57), they can be regarded as resilient as such relationships promoter resilience (58).…”

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Self-Esteem and Resilience Differences Among Street Children Compared to Non-street Children in Limpopo Province of South Africa: A Baseline Study

Maepa

2021

Front. Public Health

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The phenomenon of street children is a challenging global social problem. Using an independent sample group design, this study explored the differences in self-esteem and resilience among street children and non-street children. A total of 300 (N = 300) street children with ages ranging from 8 to 18 years were selected using a purposive sampling method, while a total of 300 (N = 300) non-street children with ages ranging from 8 to 18 years were selected using a simple random sample to participate in this study. A questionnaire with three sections was used to collect data. Results of an independent sample t-test revealed that street children reported low self-esteem and poor resilience compared to non-street children. The study, therefore, concluded that street children and non-street children differ on self-esteem and resilience. It is recommended that social skills training be provided for the street children population.

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“…African street children encounter daily and persistent physical and psychological abuse, significantly impacting their mental well-being and leading to conditions such as depression. Consequently, they develop coping mechanisms, Licensed Under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-NC) with drug abuse being a commonly adopted behavior (Reza & Henly, 2018). The harsh realities of street life contribute to a cycle of mental health challenges, substance abuse, and the ongoing struggle for survival among this vulnerable population.…”

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Exploring the Relationship between Psychosocial Health and Drug Use among Street Children in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya

O’gallo

2024

Afr. Quarterly S.S. Review

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Surviving life on the streets is undeniably challenging and takes a toll on the psychosocial well-being of street children, often leading to substance use. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between psychosocial health and drug use among street children in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya, utilizing the Problem Behavior Theory (PBT). Employing a correlational research design, data were collected from a sample of 100 street children, selected through cluster and simple random sampling from a target population of 30,000 in Starehe Sub-County. Additionally, information was gathered from four officials at the Starehe Children’s Office, eight officials from NGOs/FBOs operating in the sub-county, one sub-county administrator, and four ward administrators. The qualitative data obtained through questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage, and frequencies, along with inferential statistics like Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The presentation of findings utilized charts and tables, while qualitative interview data underwent thematic analysis and were presented in a narrative format. The study's outcomes revealed a noteworthy impact of psychosocial health on drug use among street children, with a significant correlation between the two (r=0.503). The findings suggested that interventions aimed at improving the mental health of street children had a meaningful effect on reducing drug use. Recommendations stemming from the study include the necessity for providing homes to street children to mitigate exposure to stressful conditions leading to mental health issues. Furthermore, the study proposed the implementation of regular free mental healthcare clinics for all street children and emphasized the importance of awareness campaigns to educate them on the detrimental consequences of drug use. Strengthening behavioral counseling, support groups, and creating sober social networks for street children were also highlighted. The study advocated for government and non-governmental organizations to develop programs supporting access to counseling services and training certain street children to provide peer counseling to their fellow youths.

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Health crises, social support, and caregiving practices among street children in Bangladesh

Cited by 20 publications

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Demographic and behavioural drivers of intra-urban mobility of migrant street children and youth in Kampala, Uganda

Demographic and behavioural drivers of intra-urban mobility of migrant street children and youth in Kampala, Uganda

Self-Esteem and Resilience Differences Among Street Children Compared to Non-street Children in Limpopo Province of South Africa: A Baseline Study

Exploring the Relationship between Psychosocial Health and Drug Use among Street Children in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya

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