Relationship between psychosocial characteristics and asthma management self-efficacy of caregiver mothers: a pilot study of pediatric asthma management in Turkey

Positive parenting programs are a key strategy to promote the development of parental competence. We designed a pilot study based on parental self-efficacy to promote healthy lifestyles in their children aged between 2 to 5 years old. In this pilot study, we aimed to assess the effects of a parenting program on parental self-efficacy and parenting styles. Twenty-five parents were allocated into intervention (N = 15) and control group (N = 10). Parents from the intervention group received four group sessions (120 mi per session) to develop a positive parenting, parenting styles and parenting skills regarding to children’s diet, exercise, and screen time, and two additional sessions about child development and family games. Parents from the control group received these two latter sessions. Parental self-efficacy, parenting styles, and meal-related parenting practices were measured before and after the intervention and at 3-month follow-up. Acceptability and feasibility of the program was also measured. Quantitative data were analyzed using the repeat measures ANOVA and ANCOVA tests and the effect size calculation. Content analysis was used to analyse open questions. Positive trends were found regarding parental self-efficacy and the use of authoritative parenting style. Parents also reported a great acceptability of the program getting high satisfaction. According to the feasibility barriers and facilitators aspects were identified. The positive trends founded in this study support the development of parenting programs to promote healthy lifestyle in children.

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Systematic Review of Digital Interventions for Pediatric Asthma Management

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice ◽

10.1016/j.jaip.2019.12.013 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 1284-1293 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Rachelle R. Ramsey ◽

Jill M. Plevinsky ◽

Sophie R. Kollin ◽

Robert C. Gibler ◽

Theresa W. Guilbert ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Asthma Management ◽

Pediatric Asthma ◽

Digital Interventions

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Initial Development of the Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Parental Self-Efficacy Scale: A Pilot Study

Autism Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2017/9512180 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Aaron Blocher-Rubin ◽

Paige Krabill

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Behavioral Intervention ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention ◽

Clinical Tool ◽

Initial Development ◽

Intensive Behavioral Intervention ◽

New Instrument

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) is an effective treatment for children with autism. However, it is known that some parents struggle to fully implement the program, and providers are not always able to identify the specifics of each family’s individualized challenges. The purpose of this pilot study was to begin the process of developing a new instrument, the EIBI Parental Self-Efficacy (EPSE) Scale, to help providers better assess and assist parents in regard to EIBI implementation. The methodology included four phases: scale construction, expert review, pretest administration, and a large sample pilot study (N = 192). The final 29-item EPSE Scale contained strong reliability properties (Cronbach’s alpha = .900). Factor analysis established five subscales: Family Well-Being, Preparing for Successful Sessions, Team Participation, Not Giving Up, and Working with your Child. Following this pilot study, future research is recommended to refine and validate the EPSE Scale as a useful clinical tool for EIBI providers.

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Impact of Biofeedback on Self-efficacy and Stress Reduction in Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback ◽

10.1007/s10484-013-9223-8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 177-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Martin Teufel ◽

Kerstin Stephan ◽

Axel Kowalski ◽

Saskia Käsberger ◽

Paul Enck ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Randomized Controlled

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Optimizing community-level surveillance data for pediatric asthma management

Preventive Medicine Reports ◽

10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.02.004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 55-61

Author(s):

Wande O. Benka-Coker ◽

Sara L. Gale ◽

Sylvia J. Brandt ◽

John R. Balmes ◽

Sheryl Magzamen

Keyword(s):

Asthma Management ◽

Pediatric Asthma ◽

Surveillance Data ◽

Community Level

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A Pilot Study of a Culturally Grounded Breastfeeding Intervention for Pregnant, Low-Income African American Women

Journal of Human Lactation ◽

10.1177/0890334418775050 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 478-484

Author(s):

Rebecca Reno

Keyword(s):

African American ◽

Pilot Study ◽

African American Women ◽

Health Equity ◽

Low Income ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Short Form ◽

Assessment Process ◽

American Women ◽

Significant Difference

Background: Increasing breastfeeding rates among low-income African American women may work toward the achievement of health equity. The dynamic breastfeeding assessment process (D-BAP) is a community-grounded, equity-focused intervention designed to increase prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy. Research aim: The aims of the pilot study were (a) to determine the effect of the D-BAP on breastfeeding self-efficacy among pregnant, low-income African American women, (b) to examine the findings among women with no previous breastfeeding experience, and (c) to compare the findings between women with prior breastfeeding experience and those without it. Methods: A pre/post, paired-samples design was utilized. Convenience sampling was used to recruit pregnant, low-income African American women ( N = 25). Participants completed the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form prior to and following the D-BAP. Results: The Wilcoxon signed rank test indicated that participation in the D-BAP had a statistically significant influence on breastfeeding self-efficacy ( z = −2.01, p = .04). Among a subsample of participants with no previous breastfeeding experience ( n = 12), completion of the D-BAP resulted in a statistically significant increase in breastfeeding self-efficacy ( z = −2.36, p = .02). There was no statistically significant difference between those with prior breastfeeding experience and those without it. Conclusion: Breastfeeding among low-income African American women is a health equity issue for which culturally responsive, effective breastfeeding interventions are needed. This research demonstrates an association between completion of the D-BAP and an increase in prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy.

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