LTP In Pakistan

M. QAMAR-UL-HASSAN

Research & Development Co-ordinator

And

Research Lead LTP

Vision

To convey the message of

Learning Through Play

to all the Mothers of

Pakistan.

Motto

No Health Without Mental Health

We consider LTP is a big resource that can

be used for not only the well being of Mother

and Child but also a family and ultimately it

would have a positive impact on the society

as a whole, as

one family is a small unit of society.

LTP in Pakistan

1. Training of Mothers

2. Training of Lady Health Workers

3. Training of Traditional Birth

Attendants

4. Training of Teachers

5. Training of Nurses

6. Training workers of other NGOs/CBOs

Development of LTP

Resources

Urdu Translation of LTP Calendar 0 – 3 years

Urdu Translation of LTP Calendar 3 – 6 years

Urdu Translation of LTP Manual 0 – 3 years

Urdu Translation of LTP Manual 3 – 6 years

Development of LTP Movie Urdu & English

Urdu Translation of Good Beginning

LTP Movie

LTP & Research

Research Areas

MCH

Increased Rates of Depression in Women(Pre &

Post Natal Depression (up to >50%)

Increased Rates of Low Birth Wt Babies (25%)

Increased Rates of Stunting and Malnutrition

among children (38% children under 5 -UNICEF

04)

Increased Infant and under 5 Mortality rates.

Inequity in maternal and newborn healthThe health of the mother and newborn is inseparable

Other Areas LTP can address

Reducing Poverty

Street Children

AIDS—decreasing vulnerability

Further References

Early Years Study

Early Years Study—3 years later

Founders Network — Presentations on Early

Child Development Research.

Fraser Mustard

Research by PILL

Impact of LTP on Post natal Depression

Impact of LTP on Peri-natal support activities—

activities of Lady Health Workers

Impact of LTP on Mother’s knowledge,

attitudes & practices.

Impact of LTP on malnutrition and stunting—

Going to start in Nov 2008.

Infant Development Knowledge

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2

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8

10

12

14

Baseline Follow-up

Intervention group

Control group

Mental Distress

6.4

6.6

6.8

7

7.2

7.4

7.6

7.8

8

Baseline Follow-up

Intervention group

Control group

Future Plan

Integration of LTP Nursing and Teaching

Curriculums

Expansion of LTP LHW Pakistan Program

Integration of LTP in Women’s Development

Program of Government of Pakistan

Co-operation with more NGO’s and CBO’s,

Building on the Syngeries.

Thanking You.

Pakistan Institute of Living & Learning