Juliet K Mccann
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1733162 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Juliet K Mccann |
| NOMBRES | Juliet K |
| APELLIDO | Mccann |
| FIRMA | MCCANN J K |
| AFILIACIONES | Emory University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9450-3973 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2021 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Validation of an observational tool for assessing mother–child and father–child interactions in Mara, Tanzania
A strong body of evidence has underscored the cross-cultural importance of nurturing parent-child relationships for promoting early child development outcomes. However, most research on parenting has predominantly relied on self-reported measures collected from mothers. Observational tools for assessing parent-child interactions from not only mothers but also fathers remains limited, especially in Majority World contexts. This study aimed to eval…
Social support and its associations with mental health and parenting among mothers with young children in Western Kenya
This study examined associations between perceived social support, maternal mental health, and parenting practices among mothers with young children under aged 2 years in rural Western Kenya. Data were from the baseline of a cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating a parenting intervention. Maternal perceived social support was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and community connectedness with two study-…
Co-designing “Familia Bora”
This paper describes the development of a multicomponent father-inclusive parenting intervention, Familia Bora (“good family”), designed to strengthen caregiving practices of both fathers and mothers, couples’ relationships dynamics, parental mental health, gender equity, and ultimately early childhood development. We followed a multi-phase, community-based, and iterative process to co-design this intervention in Mwanza, Tanzania through a resear…
Validation of the Global Scales of Early Development (GSED) tool in rural Western Kenya
Overall, this study demonstrated the feasibility and initial validity of the GSED-LF as a direct assessment tool for use in rural Western Kenya. Additional psychometric analyses across diverse settings are needed to strengthen the reliability and validity evidence of the GSED-LF and establish it as a robust, globallyapplicable tool for assessing ECD in resource-limited settings
Father involvement is a protective factor for maternal mental health in Western Kenya
Depression is a major global health concern especially among mothers of young children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While various risk and protective factors have been well-established, the role of fathers in potentially mitigating maternal depression remains understudied. This study aimed to investigate the association between father involvement and maternal depressive symptoms in rural Western Kenya. We used cross-sectional base…
Fathers’ engagement in a parenting program primarily intended for female caregivers
Parenting programs predominantly target one caregiver of the child or most commonly the child’s mother. However, fathers are also important caregivers whose engagement in interventions can benefit child health, nutrition, and development. In August 2023, a qualitative process evaluation was conducted during the first quarter of implementation to assess initial fidelity, quality, and outcomes of a parenting program in rural Western Kenya. In-depth…
“Good fathers”
Globally, perceptions of idealized fatherhood have been expanding beyond men’s breadwinning roles to also value men’s engagement in nurturing care. While fathers’ caregiving behaviors are increasing, most childcare activities are still largely performed by mothers. In this study, we unpacked community members’ beliefs about the meaning of “good fathers” and explored the degree to which these values aligned with the main caregiving behaviors repor…
Development and validation of a measure for father involvement during early childhood in a resource-limited context
Our findings highlight the multidimensional nature of fathers' caregiving roles in the lives of young children and their families. We establish a valid tool for assessing father involvement in rural Western Kenya that has potential for use in other similar contexts
If my wife earns more than me, she will force me to do what she wants”
Effectiveness of father-inclusive interventions on maternal, paternal, couples, and early child outcomes in low- and middle-income countries
Formative research to inform the future design of a multicomponent fatherhood intervention to improve early child development in Mwanza, Tanzania
Engaging family members in maternal, infant and young child nutrition activities in low‐ and middle‐income countries
The influence of fathers, grandmothers and other family members on maternal, infant and young child nutrition practices has been well documented for decades, yet many social and behavioural interventions continue to reach only mothers. While recent guidelines recommend involving fathers, grandmothers and other family members in maternal and child nutrition, we lack a comprehensive review of interventions that have engaged them. This scoping revie…
Engaging family members in maternal, infant and young child nutrition activities in low‐ and middle‐income countries
The influence of fathers, grandmothers and other family members on maternal, infant and young child nutrition practices has been well documented for decades, yet many social and behavioural interventions continue to reach only mothers. While recent guidelines recommend involving fathers, grandmothers and other family members in maternal and child nutrition, we lack a comprehensive review of interventions that have engaged them. This scoping revie…
Effectiveness of father-inclusive interventions on maternal, paternal, couples, and early child outcomes in low- and middle-income countries
Formative research to inform the future design of a multicomponent fatherhood intervention to improve early child development in Mwanza, Tanzania
Father involvement is a protective factor for maternal mental health in Western Kenya
Depression is a major global health concern especially among mothers of young children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While various risk and protective factors have been well-established, the role of fathers in potentially mitigating maternal depression remains understudied. This study aimed to investigate the association between father involvement and maternal depressive symptoms in rural Western Kenya. We used cross-sectional base…
Fathers’ engagement in a parenting program primarily intended for female caregivers
Parenting programs predominantly target one caregiver of the child or most commonly the child’s mother. However, fathers are also important caregivers whose engagement in interventions can benefit child health, nutrition, and development. In August 2023, a qualitative process evaluation was conducted during the first quarter of implementation to assess initial fidelity, quality, and outcomes of a parenting program in rural Western Kenya. In-depth…
“Good fathers”
Globally, perceptions of idealized fatherhood have been expanding beyond men’s breadwinning roles to also value men’s engagement in nurturing care. While fathers’ caregiving behaviors are increasing, most childcare activities are still largely performed by mothers. In this study, we unpacked community members’ beliefs about the meaning of “good fathers” and explored the degree to which these values aligned with the main caregiving behaviors repor…
Development and validation of a measure for father involvement during early childhood in a resource-limited context
Our findings highlight the multidimensional nature of fathers' caregiving roles in the lives of young children and their families. We establish a valid tool for assessing father involvement in rural Western Kenya that has potential for use in other similar contexts
If my wife earns more than me, she will force me to do what she wants”
Social support and its associations with mental health and parenting among mothers with young children in Western Kenya
This study examined associations between perceived social support, maternal mental health, and parenting practices among mothers with young children under aged 2 years in rural Western Kenya. Data were from the baseline of a cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating a parenting intervention. Maternal perceived social support was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and community connectedness with two study-…
Co-designing “Familia Bora”
This paper describes the development of a multicomponent father-inclusive parenting intervention, Familia Bora (“good family”), designed to strengthen caregiving practices of both fathers and mothers, couples’ relationships dynamics, parental mental health, gender equity, and ultimately early childhood development. We followed a multi-phase, community-based, and iterative process to co-design this intervention in Mwanza, Tanzania through a resear…
Validation of the Global Scales of Early Development (GSED) tool in rural Western Kenya
Overall, this study demonstrated the feasibility and initial validity of the GSED-LF as a direct assessment tool for use in rural Western Kenya. Additional psychometric analyses across diverse settings are needed to strengthen the reliability and validity evidence of the GSED-LF and establish it as a robust, globallyapplicable tool for assessing ECD in resource-limited settings
Validation of an observational tool for assessing mother–child and father–child interactions in Mara, Tanzania
A strong body of evidence has underscored the cross-cultural importance of nurturing parent-child relationships for promoting early child development outcomes. However, most research on parenting has predominantly relied on self-reported measures collected from mothers. Observational tools for assessing parent-child interactions from not only mothers but also fathers remains limited, especially in Majority World contexts. This study aimed to eval…
Developmental psychology (9 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (7 obras) · Sociology (6 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (5 obras) · Medicine (5 obras) · Socioeconomics (5 obras) · Tanzania (5 obras) · Political science (4 obras) · Environmental health (3 obras)