Child Development, Child Mental Health, Parenting Behavior, Parenting Intervention
Conditions
Keywords
Parenting interventions, positive parenting, child well-being, child maltreatment
Brief summary
Parenting interventions play a crucial role in promoting positive parent-child interactions, which are fundamental to fostering child well-being. Over the years, substantial progress has been made in understanding the importance of these interactions, particularly in the context of early childhood development. Positive parent-child interactions lay the groundwork for various aspects of child development, including socioemotional skills, academic performance, and mental health. Evidence-based parenting programs have demonstrated strong effectiveness in promoting positive parenting and preventing child maltreatment. The Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program has yielded positive outcomes in many countries. This project aims to culturally adapt the PLH program and conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess its feasibility and effectiveness in Kuwait.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALParenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM)
This intervention consists of the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program, delivered through eight in-person sessions, supplemented by a digital parenting program (ParentApp). The intervention aims to enhance positive parenting behaviors and reduce child maltreatment.
BEHAVIORALAdult nutrition
The control group will receive education on adult nutrition over the same period.
Sponsors
Ministry of Health, Kuwait
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* A primary caregiver of children aged 2-9 years * Over the age of 18. * Kuwaiti * Lives in Kuwait * Speaks Arabic
Exclusion criteria
* Non-Arabic speakers * Non-Kuwaitis * Parent whose co-parent is participating in study * Not resident of Kuwait * Target child has mental disability or special needs * Facilitator, supervisor, or caregiver contributor in the DAYEM program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting and Discipline Strategies | three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention | This section measures the frequency of various discipline strategies used by parents or caregivers in the past 30 days (9 items), including physical (e.g., spanking, using objects, grabbing, pinching) and psychological (e.g., yelling, shaming, ignoring, threatening) disciplinary practices. Responses range from 0 time to 8/8+ times, providing insight into parenting behaviors and disciplinary approaches. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic and Social Information | pre-intervention | This section measures demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, including age, gender, nationality, residence, number of children, marital and co-parenting status, education level, employment status, household income, and income satisfaction (11 items). |
| Child Behavioral Concerns | three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention | This section assesses child behavioral and emotional difficulties over the past 30 days (10 items), including irritability, anger, mood swings, defiance, dishonesty, aggression, disruptive behavior, destructiveness, cruelty, and minor theft. Responses range from 0 (Not true) to 2 (Very true), providing insight into the child's behavioral tendencies and potential conduct issues. |
| Parenting Experience and Well-Being | three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention | This section measures parenting experience and well-being by assessing the frequency of positive parenting practices over the past 30 days (10 items). It includes aspects such as quality time spent with the child, encouragement of problem-solving, engagement in fun activities, use of praise and rewards, involvement in household chores, clear communication of expectations, maintaining a calm tone, and providing explanations and preparation for challenging situations. Responses range from 1 (Never) to 7 (Most of the time), reflecting caregivers' supportive and constructive parenting behaviors. |
| Personal Mental Well-Being | three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention | This section assesses personal mental well-being over the past 30 days, measuring the frequency of positive psychological states such as optimism, sense of purpose, relaxation, problem-solving ability, mental clarity, social connectedness, and decision-making confidence (7 items). Responses range from 1 (Never) to 5 (All the time), providing insight into overall emotional resilience and well-being. |
| Parenting Stress and Satisfaction | three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention | This section measures parenting stress and satisfaction by assessing caregivers' emotional experiences and attitudes toward their parenting role. It includes aspects of happiness, closeness, enjoyment, optimism, engagement with children, feelings of being overwhelmed, and potential regrets about having children (7 items). Responses range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree), providing insight into caregivers' overall parenting experience and well-being. |
Countries
Kuwait
Outcome results
None listed