Parenting Not Applicable Problems related to social environment
Conditions
Interventions
The participants will be allocated to the intervention and control groups in equal numbers (144 participants in each group).
The FLNP is a ten-week programme involving 2-hour sessions each week for g
Sponsors
University of Warwick (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Parents of children aged 2 - 4 years old in children centre areas in Cardiff, Newport and Torfaen in South Wales
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Parental age less than 16 years at study entry
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A composite index derived from the following: 1. A parent report measure of parent-child relations 2. Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) inventory, recorded during the data collection home visit The primary outcome measure will be collected immediately before the intervention and 6 months after completing the parenting programme. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To investigate and establish the cost consequences of the FLNP using established economic modelling techniques. The cost consequences will be measured using a cost consequences analysis, which allows an array of outcome measures to be considered alongside the cost of the programme. This will compare FLNP with no intervention in parents and children from public purse, societal and parents' perspectives. Modelling will examine the sensitivity of the results to a range of assumptions. Data will be collected before, during and 6 months after the programme. 2. To investigate the fidelity of programme implementation and delivery by practitioners in Cardiff, Newport and Torfaen. Programme fidelity will be assessed using video recordings of three randomly selected sessions in each programme (with parental consent) coded by Family Links staff. In addition, supervision sessions with the facilitators will be audio recorded and coded by Family Links staff that will also have access to flip chart recordings of changes and insights made by parents during group sessions. Uptake rates, attendance rates (number of sessions attended), drop out rates, mother/father ratio of attendees, attendance and dropout by day and time of group will also be reported. 3. To investigate the views and perceptions of families receiving the FLNP in Cardiff, Newport and Torfaen, including perceived value attributed to the programme. The views and perceptions of families will be gained by interviewing 12 intervention group parents representing different cultural and social backgrounds and different experiences (positive and negative) after the programme to gather information on most and least valued aspects of programme, rating of the facilitators, and ways of improving the programme. We will also ask to interview 12 parents who decline to take part in the study to determine possible ways of improving recruitment. 4. To act at all times in the best interests of children and their families and with | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed