Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Father-Inclusive Parenting Intervention in Mwanza, Tanzania
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
This cluster-randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of a couples-based parenting program, "Familia Bora," on mothers' and fathers' parenting, couples' relationships, gender, and early child development in the Mwanza Region, Tanzania. Additionally, this study aims to assess the program's implementation and identify factors influencing its quality and effectiveness. Trained community health workers will deliver the program by facilitating weekly peer group sessions in their villages. Twelve couples with a child under two years old will be enrolled in each village. The program will cover various topics, including responsive caregiving, positive discipline, stress management, healthy couples' communication, nutrition, and gender.
Official title: Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial of a Father-Inclusive Parenting Intervention in Mwanza, Tanzania
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
792
Start Date
2025-05-21
Completion Date
2026-01-31
Last Updated
2025-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Familia Bora
Familia Bora is a couples-based group parenting program that takes place in a preferred location within the community among participants. Twelve couples will be enrolled in each village and form one parenting group. CHWs will be trained to deliver the intervention. The program will involve 17 group sessions. Each session is expected to last 1.5 hours and will be delivered weekly for approximately 5 months. Each session will focus on various topics, including responsive caregiving, positive discipline, managing emotions and stress management, child nutrition, couples' communication, non-violent conflict resolution strategies in relationships, gender equity, and early child care and education. In addition to the weekly group parenting sessions, CHWs will be encouraged to conduct home visits to engage couples who miss sessions, reinforce key messages, and provide extra support for caregivers and children as needed.
Locations (2)
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Communities in Mwanza,Tanzania
Mwanza, Tanzania