Developing a Latinx-Adapted Primary Care Parenting Program Through Expert Consensus: A Delphi Study

A Concurrent Mixed-Methods Study of Midwestern Latino Parents Participation and Preferences for Parenting Education Programs

“…Not addressing cultural concerns related to identity, pride, and values; the meaning of respect (respeto) and its operationalization within the family; and the culturally-based role of parents could hinder parentchild communication (Ramos et al, 2018), acceptability, and participation in parenting programs. For example, because some fathers may see their sole role as a financial provider, they may believe that it is not their duty to actively engage or "deal" with their children if they are providing financial support (Garcia-Huidobro et al, 2016;Haralson et al, 2021). Programs should discuss culturally-based family roles, explicitly invite both mothers and fathers, and incorporate broad definitions of family.…”

“…Recent immigrants are less likely to have a strong local social support network compared to those that have been in the U.S. longer (Perreira et al, 2006), so building trust and comradery among program participants may be especially helpful in supporting families and increasing awareness of community resources. The failure to address the impact of immigration and acculturation on parenting, cross-cultural family interactions, and social support could be detrimental to the nature and success of parenting programs for Latino and immigrant families (Haralson et al, 2021).…”