Barriers and Facilitators to Engaging Mothers and Fathers in Family-Based Interventions: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Jukes, Laura M; Folco, Simona Di; Kearney, Lisa K.; Sawrikar, Vilas

doi:10.1007/s10578-022-01389-6

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“…In some cases, parents were informed that they could not be present; however, it was only on the day of the meeting that most of their attendance and absences were confirmed. Similar challenges were described in a recent systematic review (Jukes et al, 2022).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

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Dialogues with parents: a parental support and empowerment program based on the Touchpoints Model

Brito,

Xavier,

Azevedo

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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“Dialogues with Parents-welcoming, listening, and empowering” aimed to understand the impact of an innovative approach supporting parents with identified social/emotional vulnerabilities. Program goals included the promotion of positive parenting, the expansion of parents' knowledge and skills, and the enhancement of parent–child interactions. Based on the Brazelton Touchpoints Developmental-Relational Frameworks, the program applied strength-based assumptions and relationship-based practices to underpin empathic and collaborative relationships with families, seeking to strengthen their confidence in parenting. Two modalities were offered with a modular structure from prenatal–newborn to 6 years. Both included 10 modules, one in which the same group of parents carried out the complete sequence of sessions (Continuous Group) and a second in which parents selected one Touchpoint according to their needs and “drop in” to the session(s) of their choice (Touchpoints 1 by 1 Group). Data were gathered through satisfaction questionnaires at the end of each encounter. A focus group was also held with parents from the Continuous Group. The difference between applications (248) and total participation (99) indicates that parent's interest in participating is high but only a third managed to join the groups. Nevertheless, the results were very positive, highlighting the quality of the Touchpoints approach and program implementation, namely its impact on improving parents' understanding of children's development and of their own role in parenting. Parents particularly valued the opportunity to actively participate in the encounters and, in the Continuous Group, the usefulness of the encounters for themselves as a person and as parents.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 59%

Dialogues with parents: a parental support and empowerment program based on the Touchpoints Model

Brito,

Xavier,

Azevedo

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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“…In Tiano et al’s (2013) study, for instance, it was not possible to find any significant effect for the association between paternal involvement and acceptance of the proposed treatment (PCIT), primarily because the fathers in the sample spent significantly less time with their children than mothers. In this regard, in a recent review by Jukes et al (2022) , the authors attempted to identify potential gender differences in facilitators and barriers to parental engagement in their child’s treatment: While mothers reported obstacles relating to competing demands (e.g., housework and caregiving for sick relatives), fathers regarded seeking help as a sign of weakness and were less inclined to engage when they did not see themselves as primary caregivers or when their involvement conflicted with their ‘provider’ role.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A retrospective study exploring parents’ perceptions of their child’s assessment

Aschieri,

Cera,

Fiorelli

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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The current study investigates parents’ perceptions of their child’s assessment, focusing on their responses to the Italian version of the Parents’ Experience of Assessment Scale (QUEVA-G). Twenty parents, who voluntarily agreed to be contacted after completing the questionnaire, participated in qualitative interviews to gain deeper insights into their assessment experiences. A thematic analysis was conducted on the interview transcriptions, highlighting three primary domains of parental experience: (1) parental perceptions of the assessment process; (2) effects of the assessment; and (3) parental perceptions of their relationship with their children’s teachers. The findings indicate that the QUEVA-G accurately captures most areas of interest as well as reveals unexplored aspects.

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“…First, we performed a nonsystematic scoping review of the available evidence about fathers’ mental health and well-being (in particular, separated fathers or nonresident fathers living away from their children), to identify the nature and size of the problem and to guide the choice of intervention components that could overcome some of the challenges. This scoping exercise identified 9 reviews [ 20 - 27 ] including 1 relevant qualitative systematic review [ 28 ]. Regarding policy documents, >20 reports have been published by the Fatherhood Institute, focusing on topics such as fatherhood and postnatal depression, fathers’ involvement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and engaging fathers in perinatal care [ 29 ].…”

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An App to Support Fathers’ Mental Health and Well-Being: User-Centered Development Study

Liverpool¹,

Smith²,

Kozhevnikova³

et al. 2023

JMIR Form Res

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Background Numerous studies describe the popularity and usefulness of parenting programs. In particular, parenting programs are generally viewed as effective for supporting parents’ mental well-being during key transition periods. However, the evidence base for fathers is limited owing to their lack of involvement in parenting programs and scarcity of tailored support. Objective This paper aimed to describe the co-design process for a universal digital intervention for fathers (fatherli) and the outline of a logic model with its expected outcomes. Methods Following established guidelines for co-designing and developing complex interventions, we conducted a nonsystematic review of the available literature to gather key information, developed market surveys to assess fathers’ needs and interests, consulted with key stakeholders to obtain expert opinions, and engaged in a rapid iterative prototyping process with app developers. Each step was summarized, and the information was collated and integrated to inform a logic model and the features of the resulting intervention. Results The steps in the co-design process confirmed a need for and interest in a digital intervention for fathers. In response to this finding, fatherli was developed, consisting of 5 key features: a discussion forum for anyone to post information about various topics (the forum), a socializing platform for fathers to create and engage with others in small groups about topics or points of shared interest (dad hub), a tool for fathers to find other fathers with shared interests or within the same geographic location (dad finder), a resource for fathers to access up-to-date information about topics that interest them (dad wiki), and a portal to book sessions with coaches who specialize in different topics (dad coaching space). The evidence-based logic model proposes that if fatherli is successfully implemented, important outcomes such as increased parental efficacy and mental health help-seeking behaviors may be observed. Conclusions We documented the co-design and development process of fatherli, which confirmed that it is possible to use input from end users and experts, integrated with theory and research evidence, to create suitable digital well-being interventions for fathers. In general, the key findings suggest that an app that facilitates connection, communication, and psychoeducation may appeal to fathers. Further studies will now focus on acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness. Feedback gathered during pilot-testing will inform any further developments in the app to increase its applicability to fathers and its usability.

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Barriers and Facilitators to Engaging Mothers and Fathers in Family-Based Interventions: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Cited by 12 publications

References 61 publications

Dialogues with parents: a parental support and empowerment program based on the Touchpoints Model

Dialogues with parents: a parental support and empowerment program based on the Touchpoints Model

A retrospective study exploring parents’ perceptions of their child’s assessment

An App to Support Fathers’ Mental Health and Well-Being: User-Centered Development Study

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