Papers by Emily Vargas-Baron
Improving policy environments for infants and young children: global status of multisectoral national policies for early childhood development
Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
Childhood Education, 2018
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2018
AimTo map the breadth of use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) in low‐ and middle‐incom... more AimTo map the breadth of use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) across world regions, and examine procedures for ASQ translation, adaptation, psychometric evaluation, and administration.MethodWe conducted a review of all original, peer‐reviewed studies written in English referencing use of the ASQ in LMICs. We used a consensus rating procedure to classify each article into one of four categories: feasibility study, psychometric study, prevalence study, or research study.ResultsWe analysed 53 peer‐reviewed articles written in English detailing use of the ASQ in LMICs. We found evidence of ASQ use in 23 LMICs distributed across all world regions. The ASQ was translated into 16 languages. Just over half of the studies reported parent completion of the ASQ (50.9%). We identified eight feasibility studies, 12 psychometric studies, and nine prevalence studies. Study type varied by economy and region.InterpretationFindings suggest broad ...
Development and change of rural artisanry: weaving industries of the Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
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Papers by Emily Vargas-Baron