Preventing interpersonal violence in Panama: is a parenting intervention developed in Australia culturally appropriate?

Anilena Mejia, Fiona Ulph () and Rachel Calam
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Anilena Mejia: Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología INDICASAT AIP
Fiona Ulph: The University of Manchester
Rachel Calam: The University of Manchester

International Journal of Public Health, 2016, vol. 61, issue 8, No 8, 915-922

Abstract: Abstract Objectives To explore cultural appropriateness of a transported parenting intervention in Panama. Methods Panamanian parents (n = 25) were interviewed after participation in an Australian parenting intervention. A thematic analysis was conducted to interpret qualitative data. Results Three themes emerged; cultural context, appropriateness of the intervention, and development of support networks. In terms of cultural context, parents described economic difficulties, living in a dangerous world, struggling to balance parenting and work, and using aggressive communication patterns. In terms of appropriateness of the intervention, they rated materials as appropriate, although suggested modifications to its delivery by including children and teachers in the training. Finally, parents commented that the intervention prompted the development of social networks within their communities. Conclusions Overall, parents considered a transported parenting intervention as appropriate to their local needs. This study might be useful to local governments and international funders in charge of deciding whether transporting parenting interventions North to South as a strategy for violence prevention would be respectful of local needs. Our findings cannot be generalized beyond Panama, but the methodology can be replicated to answer this question in other settings.

Keywords: Parenting interventions; Panama; Australia; Triple P; Qualitative; Violence prevention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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