SAKHA ESETHU: nurturing value-centered group work for a community-based parent support Programme in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Ronaasen, Jessica; Steenkamp, Liana; Williams, Maggie; Finnemore, Josane; Feeley, Alison

doi:10.1080/01609513.2020.1828227

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“…The majority of WGs reported on were initiated by NGOs including international aid agencies,23–33 research-focussed NGOs2 31 34–41 or research teams 42–46. In eight studies the country’s government 6 47–53 was responsible for initiating WGs.…”

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“…Information was unavailable for two documents 54 55. Twenty-two studies reported WGs that were new or remobilised2 6 23–25 27–34 36 39 40 44 45 50 52 54 55 and the remainder used existing groups 35 38 41 46 48 49 51 53. All groups included MCH education, two-way learning, awareness raising or information sharing components.…”

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“…Sometimes education was provided in a group context for reasons of efficiency rather than to benefit from group processes. Three documents used a collective problem solving approach, with peer support and new learning and shared leadership 29 30 32. Two documents reported on sharing cultural learning with women and health professionals usually without a set programme.…”

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“…In one document, decision-making was at a level removed from the WG that is, sitting with a research team 24. For a proportion of documents, it was unclear where decision-making rested 6 23 32 37 43 47 48 50 52 55…”

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“…In 19 documents, contextual factors were linked to group processes although usually this was a passing reference rather than an analysis. Linked factors included gender imbalance affecting women’s decision-making and leadership,26 36 45 46 49 the need to take account of different castes, tribes and languages in group makeup,37 39 40 43 46 and the presence of deep-rooted cultural and spiritual beliefs that might limit MCH 2 32 35 44 46 54 55. In considering cultural factors affecting WGs, there was some nuanced discussion.…”

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How and why do women’s groups (WGs) improve the quality of maternal and child health (MCH) care? A systematic review of the literature

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BackgroundThis systematic review was undertaken to assist the implementation of the WOmen’s action for Mums and Bubs (WOMB) project which explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community women’s group (WG) action to improve maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. There is now considerable international evidence that WGs improve MCH outcomes, and we were interested in understanding how and why this occurs. The following questions guided the review: (1) What are the characteristics, contextual influences and group processes associated with the MCH outcomes of WGs? (2) What are the theoretical and conceptual approaches to WGs? (3) What are the implications likely to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander WGs?MethodsWe systematically searched electronic databases (MEDLINE (Ovid); CINAHL (Ebsco); Informit health suite, Scopus, Emcare (Ovid) and the Cochrane Library and Informit), online search registers and grey literature using the terms mother, child, group, participatory and community and their variations during all time periods to January 2021. The inclusion criteria were: (1) Population: studies involving community WGs in any country. (2) Intervention: a program/intervention involving any aspect of community WGs planning, acting, learning and reviewing MCH improvements. (3) Outcome: studies with WGs reported a component of: (i) MCH outcomes; or (ii) improvements in the quality of MCH care or (iii) improvements in socioemotional well-being of mothers and/or children. (4) Context: the primary focus of initiatives must be in community-based or primary health care settings. (5) Process: includes some description of the process of WGs or any factors influencing the process. (6) Language: English. (7) Study design: all types of quantitative and qualitative study designs involving primary research and data collection.Data were extracted under 14 headings and a narrative synthesis identified group characteristics and analysed the conceptual approach to community participation, the use of theory and group processes. An Australian typology of community participation, concepts from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group work and an adapted framework of Cohen and Uphoff were used to synthesise results. Risk of bias was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools.ResultsThirty-five (35) documents were included with studies conducted in 19 countries. Fifteen WGs used participatory learning and action cycles and the remainder used cultural learning, community development or group health education. Group activities, structure and who facilitated groups was usually identified. Intergroup relationships and decision-making were less often described as were important concepts from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander perspective (the primacy of culture, relationships and respect). All but two documents used an explicit theoretical approach. Using the typology of community participation, WGs were identified as predominantly developmental (22), instrumental (10), empowerment (2) and one was unclear.DiscussionA framework to categorise links between contextual factors operating at micro, meso and macro levels, group processes and MCH improvements is required. Currently, despite a wealth of information about WGs, it was difficult to determine the methods through which they achieved their outcomes. This review adds to existing systematic reviews about the functioning of WGs in MCH improvement in that it covers WGs in both high-income and low-income settings, identifies the theory underpinning the WGs and classifies the conceptual approach to participation. It also introduces an Australian Indigenous perspective into analysis of WGs used to improve MCH.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019126533.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Parental Knowledge, Preference and Needs of Child-Rearing Family Programmes: A Case in Chinese Inner Mongolia Minority Region

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Chen

2022

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Core parenting knowledge is critical for enhancing children’s physical and mental development throughout the early stages of life, and it is essential to understand parents’ preferences and needs in acquiring core parenting knowledge. In particular, with the launch of the Family Education Law in China, parents, community workers, and early childhood (EC) teachers gather together to engage in scientific and evidence-based programmes. However, Chinese historical and cultural factors, such as parents’ authority, family structure, child rearing, and non-scientific programme support, affect the improvement of parents’ knowledge and understanding of child-rearing programmes. This study used a qualitative research method to investigate parents’ knowledge, preferences, and needs regarding the potential implementation of interdisciplinary child-rearing programmes in the Inner Mongolia region of China. In total, 24 participants volunteered to take part in the study. The results reveal that most participants were positive and eager to acquire knowledge using evidence-based information to assist children’s mental and physical development. However, parents often have mixed opinions on obtaining knowledge and skills to enhance children’s academic and soft skills in the context of traditional Chinese cultural norms. Suggestions and implications are also provided for parents, social workers, EC teachers, and policymakers for future research.

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SAKHA ESETHU: nurturing value-centered group work for a community-based parent support Programme in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Cited by 2 publications

References 21 publications

How and why do women’s groups (WGs) improve the quality of maternal and child health (MCH) care? A systematic review of the literature

How and why do women’s groups (WGs) improve the quality of maternal and child health (MCH) care? A systematic review of the literature

Parental Knowledge, Preference and Needs of Child-Rearing Family Programmes: A Case in Chinese Inner Mongolia Minority Region

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