Group-based psychoeducational workshop for parents in Kenya: findings from a pilot study.
Front Public Health
; 11: 1223804, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Low levels of mental health literacy amongst parents can have negative effects on youth mental wellbeing and help-seeking behaviors. Here, we explored the impact of a brief psychoeducational workshop on improving parent mental health literacy and family relationships in Kibera, a low-resource high-risk setting in Nairobi, Kenya.Methods:
The workshop was designed to address this issue, and it was delivered by trained facilitators to small groups of parents (N = 72). Data was collected at baseline, post-workshop, two-week follow-up, and one-month follow-up.Results:
Statistical and thematic analysis of the data revealed significant improvements in parent mental health literacy scores and family relationships, indicating the acceptability and effectiveness of this workshop.Discussion:
The findings suggest that brief, group-based psychoeducational workshops can be effective in improving parent mental health literacy and family relationships, thereby addressing challenges faced by parents and youth in the Kenyan context. Future studies are needed to conclusively determine if such workshops can improve participants' own mental health or their perception of child behavior.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Padres
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Salud Mental
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Front Public Health
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Etiopia