A qualitative study of cultural congruency of Legacy for Children™ for Spanish-speaking mothers.

ABSTRACT: In recognition of the need to reach more families, the Legacy for Children™ (Legacy) program was translated and culturally adapted for Spanish-speaking Hispanic mothers and their infants. This study examined the cultural adaptations and logistical supports needed for successful implementation with Spanish-speaking mothers. The research team used purposive techniques to sample Hispanic bi-lingual providers (N = 14) and supervisors (N = 5) of local home-based parenting programs (Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, and SafeCare®). The goal of the study was to determine from providers and supervisors the social validity (satisfaction, relevancy, importance, and acceptability of the intervention) and cultural congruency of the adapted Legacy curriculum. Researchers conducted a

SUBMITTER: Beasley LO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5903277 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature