Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur

Kurzfristig (< 1 Jahr)
Mikro (Individuum)
Psychisch & Physiologisch

improved health and well-being for parents

Gesundheit

During interviews, parents reported a number of health related benefits for their children, themselves and, in some instances, for other family members as a consequence of attending Children’s Centres. These benefits included general well-being, mental health, physical health and nutrition benefits. This evidence is supported by similar findings, reported by Ofsted inspectors, that parents and carers who have accessed baby massage, ‘Little Diggers’ and Family Fitness sessions state that they have had a positive impact on their own health and that of their children. Throughout this research study many parents talked of attending cooking courses, HENRY or other ‘food’ courses. Some recognised that these courses had not only had an impact on their young child but also on their own eating and exercise habits as well as other family members such as partners and older siblings.

Beschreibung der Aktivität

early interventions in Children's Centres
Children's Centres were intended as a key tool in combating child poverty and social exclusion and sought to deliver universal (open to all) integrated health, social care and education provision in order to improve the health and development of children and their families living in deprived communities.
Großbritannien
Familienangehörige bzw. andere Bezugspersonen

Evaluierung der Aktivität

Visits to eight Children’s Centres were organised in order to access a wide range of users and activities. Informal interviews were conducted either on a one-to-one basis or in pairs, triads or small groups depending on the situation and what was most appropriate at the time. Across all of the interview groups the researcher used a standardised approach drawing from a list of predetermined questions as appropriate and within the bounds of allowing ‘conversation’ to flow. In larger group interviews (and also some one-to-one interviews) a narrative or ‘story telling’ approach was taken whereby the researcher took a light touch approach and enabled the participant(s) to tell their story with limited interference or questioning. In total 73 service users contributed to the research. The researcher spoke with 12 staff, including centre coordinators, the employability lead and frontline staff during the visits. In addition, a more formal staff focus group (n=7) was conducted. The researcher also met with two groups of volunteers (n=7) and two partner focus groups (n=14).
(1) improved physical health (Children), adjusted value (2) improved mental health (Children), adjusted value (3) improved physical health (family), adjusted values
(1) 389.40 pounds (2) 1040 pounds (3) 97.35 pounds
October and November of 2012
Großbritannien
Forschungsbericht