Experiences of Native Participants in the Promoting First Relationships® Intervention: Focus Group Findings.

ABSTRACT:

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 challengin

SUBMITTER: O'Leary R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10693919 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature