A Year-long Caregiver Training Program to Improve Neurocognition in Preschool Ugandan HIV-exposed Children
Journal of Developmental & Behavioral PediatricsPublished 27 March 2013Open access
Michael J. Boivin, Paul Bangirana, Noeline Nakasujja, Connie Page, Cilly Shohet, Deborah Givon
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The MISC enhanced cognitive performance, especially in language development, and these benefits were possibly mediated by improved caregiving and positive emotional benefit to the caregiver.
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The MISC enhanced cognitive performance, especially in language development. These benefits were possibly mediated by improved caregiving and positive emotional benefit to the caregiver.
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