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A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Provider Behaviors that Promote Enrollment, Engagement, and Retention in Home Visiting Services

Auteurs: Lana O. Beasley, Helen Milojevich, Stormie Fuller, David Bard

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 10/2024

Abstract

Home visiting programs are an evidence-based approach to reducing adversity exposure and promoting well-being in children experiencing high-risk factors. Despite decades of research demonstrating the benefits of these programs, barriers continue to impact enrollment, engagement, and retention over time. The present qualitative study explored home visiting providers’ perceptions of the behaviors they use to promote enrollment and engagement and reduced attrition for families. Twenty-one providers of three home visiting models (Nurse-Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and SafeCare) completed in-depth, semi-structured interviews to probe into provider behaviors that might improve program outcomes. Qualitative data analysis of interviews was conducted using NVivo software with a template approach used to identify broad themes. Findings indicated differences in provider behaviors across enrollment (provider approach and outreach), engagement (provider support and communication), and retention (provider sharing resources and setting goals). Across all three, providers emphasized the importance of building rapport. Implications suggest that workforce structure and training include behavioral strategies to improve enrollment, engagement, and retention in programs to promote program and familial success.

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Titel: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Provider Behaviors that Promote Enrollment, Engagement, and Retention in Home Visiting Services
Auteurs: Lana O. Beasley
Helen Milojevich
Stormie Fuller
David Bard
Publicatiedatum: 22-09-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 10/2024
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-024-02907-x

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