Positive Youth Development (PYD) frameworks which describe young people's strengths
and their relation to thriving and risk outcomes have gained significance among …

The urbanization process in countries in the global south has enormous implications for the
social and the spatial structure of cities. Despite the complexities associated with …

Optimal early childhood development (ECD) is crucial in shaping future academic and
economic accomplishments. Recognising its profound influence, the United Nations has …

The authorities of cities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are struggling to contain urban sprawl.
The region's rapid population growth is expected to exacerbate the situation. Diagnoses of …

Background Rational choice deterrence theory suggests that caregiving behavior, which
includes abusive and neglectful behavior, can be influenced or manipulated via informal …

Larger households, involving more children, are theorized as potential risk factors for child
maltreatment—resource dilution theory. But qualitative evidence shows that in collective …

The study examined online learning anxiety and the consequences of COVID-19 induced
parental job losses on the social support systems of hospitality and tourism students. An …

Aims To explore the experiences of health professionals and families concerning supporting
low‐birth weight (LBW) infants along the continuum of care (CoC) in Ghana with the goal to …

Maternal health literacy (MHL) among pregnant women is identified as a key determinant of
maternal health. This study sought to assess pregnant women's perspectives on …

Evidence of the protective role of informal social control by community members (family
members, friends, and neighbours) in child neglect has received considerable attention …