Implications for practice
This study has several implications when taking similar parental support programmes to practice. To improve outcomes of such interventions further the following points are important to consider:
Adaptation of the intervention to meet needs and enhance trust and understanding among parents with different social and cultural backgrounds.Enhance the potential impact of the intervention with follow ups, reminders and keeping the participants informed with relevant information.The commitment and effort of the deliverers of the intervention.The repetition of health information to confirm existing knowledge and to remind parents of healthy behaviours.Encourage and facilitate the involvement of the whole family and key people around the family.Be aware that the intervention may have unexpected impacts on integration in society.The cooperation and a well-functioning interaction between deliverers and receivers of the intervention.