How social factors and parental involvement affect parenting confidence in families with children who have heart defects

Influences Of Social Determinants Of Health And Parental Participation In Hospital Care On Development Of Parenting Confidence Among Parents Of Children With A Congenital Heart Defect

NIH-funded research Duke University · NIH-10898243

This study looks at how things like family background and how involved parents are in their child's hospital care can affect their confidence in parenting, especially for families with children who have heart defects, and it aims to find ways to better support these parents.

Quick facts

Grant typeFellowship grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDuke University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Durham, United States)
Project IDNIH-10898243 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how social determinants of health and parental participation in hospital care influence the development of parenting confidence among parents of children with congenital heart defects. It focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by families, particularly those from minoritized backgrounds, and how these factors impact their ability to care for their hospitalized children. By examining the roles of family demographics and healthcare experiences, the study aims to identify ways to enhance parental involvement and improve outcomes for both parents and children. The research employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to gather insights from affected families.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children under 11 years old who have been diagnosed with congenital heart defects.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have congenital heart defects or whose parents are not involved in their hospital care may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems for parents, enhancing their confidence and involvement in the care of their children with congenital heart defects.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing parental participation can lead to better health outcomes for children, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Durham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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