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Implementation of Healthy Relationship Educational Materials in Alabama Home Visiting Programs
Heather H Johnson1, Margaret Enlow1, Julie K Preskitt1
1The University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) screening improved in Alabama home visiting programs using Connected Parents, Connected Kids (CPCK) cards. These tools successfully educated families on healthy relationships and aided home visitors in addressing IPV.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Maternal and Child Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread public health issue, disproportionately affecting women during reproductive years.
- IPV poses significant risks to maternal and child well-being, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies.
- Home visiting programs offer a critical venue for IPV prevention, yet screening faces persistent barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the implementation of Connected Parents, Connected Kids (CPCK) cards in Alabama home visiting programs.
- To assess the impact of CPCK cards on educating families about healthy relationships and improving IPV screening rates.
- To gather home visitors' perspectives on the utility of CPCK cards in addressing IPV.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement initiative involving four Alabama local implementing agencies (LIAs) within the Home Visiting Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (HV CoIIN) sprint.
- Integration of CPCK cards into home visits to educate families and support home visitors in discussing IPV.
- Tracking of IPV screening rates using Alabama's home visiting database and collection of home visitor feedback via surveys.
Main Results:
- All participating caregivers received education on healthy relationships by the sprint's conclusion.
- IPV screening rates improved in three LIAs and remained at 100% in the fourth LIA.
- Home visitors reported CPCK cards as valuable tools for initiating conversations on healthy relationships and screening for IPV.
Conclusions:
- The CPCK cards are effective tools for enhancing healthy relationship education and IPV screening within home visiting settings.
- Successful implementation of CPCK cards can overcome barriers to IPV screening and support home visitors in addressing this critical issue.
- Quality improvement initiatives integrating practical tools like CPCK cards can significantly improve public health outcomes in maternal and child health programs.
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