Developing a Hong Kong version of the "Happy Parenting Program - Round the clock" for parents who work long hours
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN61113603 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN61113603 |
- Submission date
- 08/02/2021
- Registration date
- 19/02/2021
- Last edited
- 14/08/2023
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Child behaviour refers to general behavioral problems that parents encounter when rearing their children, such as throwing a temper, refusal to follow instructions, etc. Hong Kong parents usually work long hours and mainly rely on caregivers, such as grandparents and domestic helpers to take care of their children. The study was designed to support them by introducing brief and effective parenting strategies to manage their children, as well as tips to cooperate with caregivers in order to ensure the consistency of behavioural management strategies.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a parent training program for working parents of young children, who work long hours, in Hong Kong.
Who can participate?
Working parents, of children aged 2 to 7 years, in Hong Kong
What does the study involve?
Participants will be allocated to one of two groups, with an equal chance of being in either group (like tossing a coin). One of the groups of participants will attend an 8-week parent training program (1 session per week, 2 h duration per session). The program includes topics such as strategies to enhance the parent-child relationship, strategies to help children regulate their emotions, strategies to increase positive behaviour, and strategies to manage misbehaviour.
Participants in the other group will be able to attend the parent training program upon the completion of the program by the intervention group participants.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
It is expected that there will be a decrease in child behavior problems, parental stress, and dysfunctional parenting strategies, as well as an increase in the use of emotion coaching strategies among the parents who attend the "Happy Parenting Program - Round the clock" program sessions.
The risk of participating is anticipated to be minimal. Should any participants become distressed about parenting issues during the program, the facilitators on-site (psychologists or social workers) will offer support and discuss referral for follow-up services where needed.
Where is the study run from?
The program will be delivered by social workers in Heep Hong Society (Hong Kong) and conducted in local kindergartens in Hong Kong
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
From June 2020 to August 2022
Who is funding the study?
Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged (Hong Kong)
Who is the main contact?
Ms Heidi Sze-To, heidiszeto@heephong.org
Contact information
Scientific
Heep Hong Society
Unit J-L, 10/F, MG Tower
133 Hoi Bun Road
Kwun Tong
Kowloon
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
| Phone | +852 3618-6700 |
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| heidiszeto@heephong.org |
Study information
| Study design | Randomized waitlist controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Childcare/pre-school |
| Study type | Prevention |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please contact Heidi Sze-to (heidiszeto@heephong.org) to request a participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | "Happy Parenting Program - Round the clock" Hong Kong version for parents who work long hours: a randomized controlled trial |
| Study objectives | Parents who attend the "Happy Parenting Program - Round the Clock" Hong Kong version for parents who work long hours will report lower child behavior problems, lower parental stress, less use of dysfunctional parenting strategies, and an increase in the use of emotion coaching than the control group parents |
| Ethics approval(s) | Current ethics approval as of 02/03/2021: Approved 01022021, Human Subjects Ethics Sub-committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Room Z404, 4/F, Block Z, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong; +852 2766 6378; kaxton.siu@polyu.edu.hk), ref: HSEARS20210223004 Previous ethics approval: Approved 01/06/2020, Human Subjects Ethics Sub-committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Room Z404, 4/F, Block Z, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong; +852 2766 6378; herman.lo@polyu.edu.hk0), ref: HSEARS20200417001 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Child behavior problems |
| Intervention | 17 local kindergartens will be randomized into intervention and waitlist controlled groups using a random number table by the person responsible for the data analysis. Baseline assessments for all participants will take place 1 week prior to commencement of the program. Participants assigned to the intervention group will attend an 8-session parent training program and the waitlist control group will attend the program after the intervention group has completed the program. The parent training program consists of eight 2-h sessions and covers topics including strategies to enhance the parent-child relationship, strategies to help children regulate their emotions, strategies to increase positive behaviour, and strategies to manage misbehaviour. It is expected that participants will meet once per week over 8 weeks. There is no follow-up beyond the 8-week program. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | Child behavior problems measured using the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory at baseline and 8 weeks |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Parenting stress measured using the Parenting Stress Index at baseline and 8 weeks 2. Dysfunctional parenting strategies measured using the Parenting Scale at baseline and 8 weeks 3. Emotion coaching measured using the Emotion-Related Parenting Styles at baseline and 8 weeks |
| Overall study start date | 01/06/2020 |
| Completion date | 31/08/2022 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 128 |
| Total final enrolment | 242 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Parents of a child with normal development, aged between 2 and 7 years 2. Parents who are currently living together with their child in Hong Kong 3. Working 4. Able to read Chinese |
| Key exclusion criteria | Parents to children with developmental disabilities |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/03/2021 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/06/2021 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Hong Kong
Study participating centres
No.86 Tsuen King Circuit
Tsuen Wan
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Hoi Fu Court
Mong Kok
Kowloon
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
8 Mau Tai Road
Tseung Kwan O
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
New Jade Garden
Chai Wan
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
23 Yat Ming Rd
Fanling
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Hin Wo Lane
Shatin
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Tin Ping Estste
Sheung Shui
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Phase 6, Kingswood Villas
9 Tin Lung Road
Tin Shui Wai
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Bonham Road
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Shau Kei Wan
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
G/F, Kwai Tak House
Kwai Fong Estate
Kwai Chung
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Kwong Yuen Estate
Sha Tin
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Ka shing Court
Fanling
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Upper Ngau Tau Kok Estate
Phase I
Kwun Tong
Kowloon
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
New Jade Shopping Arcade
Kut Shing Street
Chai Wan
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Mui Wo
Lautau Island
New Territories
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Sponsor information
Government
Social Welfare Department
Room 311, 3/F, Lady Trench Training Centre
44 Oi Kwan Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
| Phone | +852 34682710 |
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| spfd@swd.gov.hk | |
| Website | https://www.swd.gov.hk/en/index/site_pubsvc/page_supportser/sub_partnership2/ |
Funders
Funder type
Government
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 31/12/2023 |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Stored in repository |
| Publication and dissemination plan | It is expected that the results will be submitted to refereed international journals for publication. The user manual and parents handbook will be published for facilitators and parents respectively. Those will be published once the research is completed. |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be stored in a non-publically available repository. The copies of the filled questionnaire will be kept in the psychologist office in a locked cabinet. Raw data (SPSS) will be kept on HHS internal FTP link for 5 years, that only colleagues who are involved in the project would be authorized to access. Only the result of data analysis will be included in the research paper but not the raw data set. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic results | 11/04/2022 | 11/04/2022 | No | No | |
| Results article | 08/08/2023 | 14/08/2023 | Yes | No |
Additional files
Editorial Notes
14/08/2023: The following changes have been made:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The final enrolment number has been added from the reference.
11/04/2022: A basic results summary has been added.
02/03/2021: The ethics approval was changed.
18/02/2021: Trial’s existence confirmed by Human Subjects Ethics Sub-committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
