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Parent and group leader reflections on a group-based programme for parents and babies
Catrin H Jones1, Judy Hutchings, Mihela Erjaves
1Centre for Evidence Based Early Intervention, Bangor University.
Summary
The Incredible Years parenting program shows high parent satisfaction and attendance, offering cost-effective support for early infant development. This program effectively informs parents about available resources during the crucial postpartum period.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Parenting Interventions
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing interest in early childhood support for optimal infant development.
- Parenting programs are crucial for family well-being and child outcomes.
- Identifying effective and accessible interventions for the postpartum period is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Incredible Years (IY) eight-week parenting group for parents and infants.
- To assess parent and leader feedback on the program's effectiveness.
- To determine the cost-effectiveness and resource-informing potential of the IY program.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of an eight-week Incredible Years parenting group.
- Collection of feedback from parents (n=34) and leaders (n=13).
- Analysis of retention and attendance rates.
- Detailed costing analysis of program delivery.
Main Results:
- High levels of positive feedback from both parents and leaders.
- High retention and attendance rates, indicating program engagement.
- The program demonstrated reasonable cost-effectiveness for health visitor objectives.
- The program effectively informed parents about available resources and support.
Conclusions:
- The Incredible Years parenting program is a well-received and highly attended intervention.
- The program offers a cost-effective method to support families and infant development in early postpartum months.
- The IY program successfully connects parents with vital resources and support systems.
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