Objective To understand the early developmental environment of left-behind preschool-aged children (LBPC) in rural China. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shucheng Town, Anhui province.The sample was composed of 750 children aged 3~5 years old and their caregivers.All of the caregivers completed the questionnaires. Results It was found that 650 children were left-behind by parental migration.The survey provided the followings1)The LBPC were fostered by caregivers with lower educational level and better economic conditions.2)The LBPC received less health and early educational services.3)The caregivers of LBPC had less knowledge about child's health and care than the control.4)The caregivers of LBPC expressed their needs of multiple health care services. Conclusions The LBPC have harsher early developmental environment than their companies.The generation of intervene programs is in urgent need.
Key words
rural /
preschool /
left-behind children /
early developmental environment
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