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Experiences of Native Participants in the Promoting First Relationships® Intervention: Focus Group Findings
Rae O'Leary1, Monica L Oxford2, Cathryn Booth-LaForce2
1Missouri Breaks Industries Research, Inc., 118 S. Willow Street, PO Box 1824, Eagle Butte, SD, 57625, USA. rae.oleary@mbiri.com.
Objectives:
We tested Promoting First Relationships® (PFR), an evidence-based preventive intervention program for caregivers promoting attachment and social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, in a randomized controlled trial in a Native community. Quantitative results yielded evidence of efficacy; but in this report, our objective was to assess the participants' real-life experiences, challenges, and suggested enhancements to further adapt the program.
Methods:
At the end of the study we conducted three focus groups (N = 17)-two groups for participants who completed the 10-week intervention and one group for those who did not. Focus groups were structured to generate discussion about (1) elements or activities of PFR they enjoyed and others that were challenging, (2) suggested solutions to participant challenges, (3) experiences with video recordings and handouts, and (4) aspects of the program that could be changed to make it more culturally-relevant.
Results:
Qualitative analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed five themes: (1) appreciation for PFR providers and program, (2) personal growth, (3) improved caregiver-child relationships, (4) participant challenges, and (5) participant suggestions to improve the program.
Conclusions:
These qualitative results complement our quantitative assessment of the positive impact of the PFR program. Additionally, they provide importance guidance for future implementation of PFR in this, and other Native communities, as well as insight into broader issues to consider when adapting intervention programs for Native families.
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