Abstract
The AMJ is a peer-reviewed, triannual health journal published by Anuradhapura Clinical Society (ACS).The Journal strives to be a forum for all health professionals to publish original research and review articles in their area of expertise. The AMJ publishes articles in clinical medicine, public health and health promotion. Our priority is given to manuscripts on health related issues which affects the communities living in rural tropical communities. Established as a journal in 2006 as a publication parallel to ACS annual scientific sessions, the journal was relaunched as a proper journal in 2013. Anuradhapura Medical Journal is a member of COPE and is included on DOAJ.
Highlights
All the participants have heard about Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), 90 (59.2%) of them accepted that they had inadequate practical knowledge on ECCD, including its advantages and practices for brain development
147 (96.7%) knew that the concept of ECCD was mentioned in the Child Health Development Record (CHDR)
Only 97 (63.8%) knew the exact period of ECCD to be from conception to 5 years, and 95 (62.5%) subjects knew that 80% of the brain network is developed by the time a child reaches three years of age
Summary
InCtriotde uthctisioanrticle as: Randika R. et al, Are mothers of preschool children in rural Sri Lanka aware of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)? Deficiencies of early childhood care influence the child’s survival, growth, and development and these changes could be irreversible during later life [3]. Empowering the public with knowledge and skills in early childhood care is a major public health strategy [4].
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