Adaptation and standardization of a Western tool for assessing child development in non-Western low-income context

Abstract Background Due to lack of culturally relevant assessment tools, little is known about children’s developmental profiles in low income settings such as Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to adapt and standardize the Denver II for assessing child development in Jimma Zone, South West E...

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Main Authors: Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Berhanu Nigussie Worku, Mekitie Wondafrash Kibebew, Jan Valy, Johan Lemmens, Herbert Thijs, Wondwosen Kasahun Yimer, Patrick Kolsteren, Marita Granitzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3288-2