摘要
Introduction: One form of child labor is early learning, which is a less worrying phenomenon in our communities in Benin. The objective of this study was to assess the practice of early learning for children in rural areas. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study combined with a qualitative component conducted in the Kissamey district of Benin with four targets: child apprentices (52), master craftsmen (41), parents and guardians (34), local authorities (9). The collection tools were a questionnaire and an interview guide. Results: The frequency of early learning among children was 32.07% with difficult socioeconomic conditions: polygamy (75%), strong siblings (79%), out of school (33%), unmet food needs (96%). The reasons for early learning according to parents were: refusal of the child to go to school (44%), financial difficulties (31%), school failure (22%), but 38% of these children did not know the reason for their learning. The actors had little knowledge of the regulatory texts. Conclusion: Early learning remains a societal problem related to out-of-school and difficult socioeconomic conditions.
Introduction: One form of child labor is early learning, which is a less worrying phenomenon in our communities in Benin. The objective of this study was to assess the practice of early learning for children in rural areas. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study combined with a qualitative component conducted in the Kissamey district of Benin with four targets: child apprentices (52), master craftsmen (41), parents and guardians (34), local authorities (9). The collection tools were a questionnaire and an interview guide. Results: The frequency of early learning among children was 32.07% with difficult socioeconomic conditions: polygamy (75%), strong siblings (79%), out of school (33%), unmet food needs (96%). The reasons for early learning according to parents were: refusal of the child to go to school (44%), financial difficulties (31%), school failure (22%), but 38% of these children did not know the reason for their learning. The actors had little knowledge of the regulatory texts. Conclusion: Early learning remains a societal problem related to out-of-school and difficult socioeconomic conditions.
作者
Mênonli Adjobimey
Rose Christelle Nayéton Mikponhoue
Paul Yearim Edah
Ibrahim Mama Cisse
Paul Ayélo
Vikkey Antoine Hinson
Mênonli Adjobimey;Rose Christelle Nayéton Mikponhoue;Paul Yearim Edah;Ibrahim Mama Cisse;Paul Ayélo;Vikkey Antoine Hinson(Research and Education Unit in Occupational Health and Environment FSS, Cotonou, Benin;Occupational Health Service of the National University Hospital of Pneumo-Phtisiology of Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin;Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Social Workers, Cotonou, Benin;Occupational Health Training and Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Parakou, Benin)
