Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.

<h4>Background</h4>Parents play a key role in providing nurturance and nurturing care to their child during the first 1000 days which is important for optimal child development. Various factors have been found to influence parenting but the contribution of these factors toward parental n...

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Main Authors: Tessa Goldschmidt, Babatope O Adebiyi, Nicolette V Roman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258764
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Babatope O Adebiyi
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description <h4>Background</h4>Parents play a key role in providing nurturance and nurturing care to their child during the first 1000 days which is important for optimal child development. Various factors have been found to influence parenting but the contribution of these factors toward parental nurturance within the first 1000 days is not yet known in the South African context. This paper describes a protocol for a project that aims to develop a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days in the South African context.<h4>Method</h4>This study will apply a mixed methods approach with a sequential design within an intervention mapping framework. The study will occur in two phases. The first phase will identify the problem, which will be done via a scoping review, a policy review and a needs assessment for parents and stakeholders. This phase will recruit approximately 35 participants (20 parents and 15 stakeholders) for the qualitative component and then approximately 398 participants for the quantitative component. Data will be collected via semi-structured interviews and with questionnaires (Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory, the Depression and Anxiety Scale, and the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale). Data will be thematically analysed, and the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) will be used to determine descriptive statistics, both of which will inform the development of the model in phase 2. The second phase will be the development of a logic model of change for determinants for parental nurturance in the first thousand days. This phase will consist of one stage- a consensus workshop which will be attended by approximately 20 participants (5 parents, 5 pregnant woman/new mothers, and 10 stakeholders). The data collected in this stage will be thematically analysed and will contribute to the refinement of the model.<h4>Discussion</h4>The first thousand days (FTD) is a period in which rapid growth occurs in all domains of development. If children do not receive sensitive and responsive care in an environment that is conducive for their optimal development, children may not reach their full developmental potential.
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spelling doaj.art-1d8d61d0fef74ddaadb3de344e3c47cc2022-12-21T22:59:23ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032021-01-011610e025876410.1371/journal.pone.0258764Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.Tessa GoldschmidtBabatope O AdebiyiNicolette V Roman<h4>Background</h4>Parents play a key role in providing nurturance and nurturing care to their child during the first 1000 days which is important for optimal child development. Various factors have been found to influence parenting but the contribution of these factors toward parental nurturance within the first 1000 days is not yet known in the South African context. This paper describes a protocol for a project that aims to develop a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days in the South African context.<h4>Method</h4>This study will apply a mixed methods approach with a sequential design within an intervention mapping framework. The study will occur in two phases. The first phase will identify the problem, which will be done via a scoping review, a policy review and a needs assessment for parents and stakeholders. This phase will recruit approximately 35 participants (20 parents and 15 stakeholders) for the qualitative component and then approximately 398 participants for the quantitative component. Data will be collected via semi-structured interviews and with questionnaires (Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory, the Depression and Anxiety Scale, and the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale). Data will be thematically analysed, and the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) will be used to determine descriptive statistics, both of which will inform the development of the model in phase 2. The second phase will be the development of a logic model of change for determinants for parental nurturance in the first thousand days. This phase will consist of one stage- a consensus workshop which will be attended by approximately 20 participants (5 parents, 5 pregnant woman/new mothers, and 10 stakeholders). The data collected in this stage will be thematically analysed and will contribute to the refinement of the model.<h4>Discussion</h4>The first thousand days (FTD) is a period in which rapid growth occurs in all domains of development. If children do not receive sensitive and responsive care in an environment that is conducive for their optimal development, children may not reach their full developmental potential.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258764
spellingShingle Tessa Goldschmidt
Babatope O Adebiyi
Nicolette V Roman
Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.
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title Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.
title_full Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.
title_fullStr Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.
title_full_unstemmed Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.
title_short Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol.
title_sort developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days a mixed method study protocol
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258764
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