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 multi-centre study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

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.

Methods and analysis

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

SUBMITTER: Holmefur M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809872 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature