Authors:
Munns A, Hegney D, Walker R
Authors notes:
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports. 2014;12(3):1-13.
Keywords:
Home visiting, Indigenous, systematic review, Parent support, Peer support
Abstract:
What is the effectiveness and experience of families participating in peer led parenting support programs delivered as home visiting programs?
The objective of this review is to identify the effectiveness and experience of families participating in peer led parenting support programs delivered as home visiting programs.
The quantitative objective is to identify the effectiveness of peer led home visiting parent support for families.
More specifically, the objectives are to identify:
The types of peer led home visiting programs that are, or have been undertaken.
The effectiveness of peer led home visiting parent support programs on families.
The qualitative objectives are to identify the experiences and meanings of peer led parenting support programs for families.
More specifically, the objectives are to identify the evidence on:
The meaning that families place on peer led home visiting parent support programs.
The experiences of families with regard to peer led home visiting parent support programs.
The successful components of peer led home visiting parent support programs.
The differences between peer led home visiting programs offered to Indigenous and non-Indigenous families.