Study to test whether parenting program helps parents with intellectual disabilities
Researchers are launching a major trial of a home-based parenting support program designed specifically for parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program could reduce child neglect and improve outcomes for a vulnerable population that currently has few evidence-based support options.
Originaltitel: Evaluation of a home-based parenting support programme — Parenting Young Children — For parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities when there is a risk for neglect: Study protocol for a multicentre study
<p>Introduction</p><p>Parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) often need parenting support, but there are few evidence-based programmes adapted to their cognitive needs. Parenting Young Children (PYC), a home-based programme for parents with IDDs, is perceived as beneficial by parents and practitioners, but it is unclear if PYC improves parenting. The purpose of the proposed mixed-methods study is therefore to evaluate the PYC programme for improved parenting in parents with IDDs.</p><p>Methods and analysis</p><p>The quantitative evaluation will have a multi-centre, pretest-posttest study design and include parents with IDDs (children aged 0–9) in need of adapted parenting support. Goal-attainment in parenting skills, parental self-efficacy and child mental health will be measured outcomes. Interviews will be used to explore the perspectives of parents and children on PYC.</p><p>Ethics and dissemination</p><p>Particpation is based on informed consent from parents and guardians of the participating children. Ethical approval was granted by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority.</p>