Bir Geliştiren Bakım Uygulaması: Oyuncak Kütüphanesi: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma.

Objective: “Nurturing care” recommended by the World Health Organization is a framework in which all children can access healthcare, adequate nutrition, safety, responsive care and early learning opportunities. The aim of the study was to evaluate the characteristics of disadvantaged children and families participating in the Toy Library project and the care provided to children within the scope of nurturing care. Material and Methods: Disadvantaged families and their children who received cash assistance from the Bartın Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation are those who participated in this cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was applied to families during registration to the Toy Library (between 30 October-31 December 2019). The questionnaires were evaluated by a pediatrician, and the necessary follow-up and guidance were given in case of a risk. One hundred and thirty questionnaires that meet the study criteria were evaluated. Results: In our study, 76.2% of the mothers and 73.8% of the fathers who participated were at the lower primary education level. Only 4.6% of mothers and 44.6% of fathers were working. The frequency of parent divorce was 23.8%. It was observed that the average age of the children was 4.68±1.36, 66.2% of them had not read any books and 84.3% did not attend preschool education. Daily TV exposure was on average 134 minutes. Deficiency in self-care skills was 26.9%, social emotional problems were 33.8%, and underweight was 13.8%. The rates of psychological violence, corporal punishment, domestic violence, being left alone at home were; 34.6%, 13.8%, 6.9%, 13.8%, respectively. It was determined that there were nights that 3.8% of the children went to bed hungry at night. Conclusion: It has been observed that children of disadvantaged families need developmental support in early childhood. It is anticipated that practices that offer early learning opportunities as The Toy Library will be beneficial to children within the scope of nurturing care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]