Observational Study of Psychomotor Development in Children Born in France to Parents Born in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This study is checking how babies and toddlers, born in France to parents from Sub-Saharan Africa, develop their movement and thinking skills. For a long time, studies have shown that children in Sub-Saharan Africa often learn to walk earlier than in Western countries. This might be due to cultural practices and how parents interact with their children. However, we don't know much about the development of children from similar backgrounds who are growing up in France. This research aims to find out if there are any unique features in their development. Children will have their movements and thinking skills observed, and parents will answer questions about their family background. This will help understand if their development differs from the usual patterns in France.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is interested in how children grow and learn new skills, especially their movement (like crawling and walking) and thinking abilities. It focuses on babies and toddlers who are born in France, but whose parents originally come from Sub-Saharan Africa.
For many years, some studies have suggested that children in Sub-Saharan Africa often learn to walk and move around earlier than children in Western countries. This might be because of different ways parents raise their children, influenced by their culture and environment. However, we don't currently have much information about how children with this specific background develop when they are raised in France.
The main goal of this study is to see if there are any specific ways these children develop their movement and thinking skills that might be different from the typical development seen in France. It will also try to create a timeline of how they achieve certain key developmental milestones. This research is important because it could help us better understand the diverse ways children develop, considering their cultural backgrounds and the environment they are growing up in.
Key takeaways
- This study aims to understand early child development patterns.
- It focuses on children born in France to parents from Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Participation involves a single observation session of your child, lasting 60-90 minutes.
- No physical contact or medical procedures will be performed on your child.
- The study could help us learn more about diverse developmental milestones.
- Your child can be withdrawn from the study at any time.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for babies and young children who meet certain requirements.
To be considered, children must be between 16 days and 24 months old. Both of their parents must have been born in a country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The child should not have any known health problems, must have been born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy, weighed at least 2.5 kg at birth, and had a high Apgar score (10 out of 10) shortly after birth.
Your child cannot take part if they do not meet all of these specific criteria. Also, the parents or legal guardians must agree to their child's participation.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Is your child between 16 days and 24 months old?
- Were both you and the other parent born in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Does your child have any known health problems or conditions?
- Was your child born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy?
- Did your child weigh at least 2.5 kg at birth?
- Did your child have an Apgar score of 10 at 5 minutes after birth?
What does participation involve?
If your child takes part in this study, you, as their parent or guardian, will first fill out a questionnaire about your family's background and social information. After that, a researcher will observe your child in a special room designed to encourage their activities. This observation will last between 60 to 90 minutes. During this time, the researcher might talk to your child to encourage them, but they will not touch your child physically.
You or your child can ask for breaks at any time if needed. Once the observation is finished, your child's involvement in the study will be complete, and there will be no further visits or follow-ups.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Établissement Public de Santé Barthélemy DurandVerified postcodeÉtampes, France
Common questions
What kind of development is the study looking at?
It's looking at how children develop their physical movement (like crawling and walking) and their thinking skills.
Who is running this study?
The study is being conducted by researchers interested in child development in France.
Will my child have to do any special tests?
Your child will be observed playing and interacting in a specially set up room. There are no medical tests or physical examinations.
How long will my child be involved?
Your child's involvement will be for one session, lasting about 60 to 90 minutes.
Will I get paid for my child to take part?
The study information does not mention any payment for participation.
How to find out more
Adelaide Aduayi
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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