Maternal stimulation and early child development in sub–Saharan Africa (SSA)

Maternal engagement and stimulation are critical inputs for healthy development. However, relatively little evidence on the links between maternal stimulation and child development exists in SSA. The current paper aims to identify the associations between maternal stimulation and child development in Kenya and Zambia as well as predictors of developmental outcomes. We conducted a descriptive study using data from Kenya and Zambia. The primary exposure variable of interest was maternal stimulation activities, grouped into cognitive, language, motor, and socio-emotional activities.