Parenting and infant mental health promotion: teachers’ views

Lynn Carol Cuddihy; Anna Waugh

doi:10.1108/JPMH-08-2016-0036

Parenting and infant mental health promotion: teachers’ views

Lynn Carol Cuddihy
, Anna Waugh

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Abstract

Purpose
This research critically examined school teachers’ experiences and beliefs regarding parenting and Infant Mental Health (IMH) promotion, starting with the research question: How do teachers in two secondary schools view their roles regarding parenting and infant mental health promotion?

Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative, exploratory focus groups were used with two groups of teachers that delivered Personal Social Education (PSE) in Schools.

Findings
Teachers currently have varying roles in PSE delivery. Interaction within focus groups can generate changes of opinions. Teachers do not promote parenting and IMH but are keen for support and training to do so to enable them to benefit future parents.

Research limitations/implications
This was small-scale study. There was limited breadth of knowledge and experience of participants. The study highlights the need for further research and support and training for school based staff in parenting promotion.

Originality/value
No similar research was found in this area at the time of the study.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	72-77
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Public Mental Health
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/JPMH-08-2016-0036
Publication status	Published - 5 Apr 2017

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

health promotion
teachers
mental health
parenting
exploratory focus groups
infant

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2017 03 31 Cuddihy et al Parenting acceptedAccepted author manuscript, 298 KBLicence: CC BY-NC-ND

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Parenting and infant mental health promotion: teachers’ views

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