Table 2 Study Contacts with Family Panel
Type of Contact | Purpose | Ecological Validity Model dimension explored | n |
|---|---|---|---|
Focus Groups (three) 1 Spanish-speaking, Fathers and Mothers 1 English-speaking, Fathers and Mothers 1 Spanish-speaking, only Fathers | Identify whether key components of the HDHK need to be adapted or changed for the Houston Hispanic community. Identify any new concepts that may need be added to HDHK to meet the needs of Hispanic families in Houston. | Goals Concepts Methods Content Language | 17 (10 Fathers, 7 Mothers) |
Online Survey, Fathers and Mothers | Introduce and get feedback on parental preferences for the initial ideas for adaptation of program name, logos and colors; and the initial adaptation of play cards. | Content Metaphors Language | 21 (11 Fathers, 10 Mothers) |
Follow-up Interviews, Fathers and Mothers | Clarify responses from online survey on program colors, adapted name and logos and initial adaptation of play cards. Assess barriers and facilitators for having fathers and their children a) be more active together, b) eat healthier, and c) participate in the HDHK program. Identify preferences and suggestions for additional resources that will be provided during the implementation of the program. | Methods Content Metaphors Language Context | 16 (7 Fathers, 9 Mothers) |
Cognitive Interviews, only Fathers | Assess their understanding of instructions and items and ease in completing a survey questionnaire regarding their parenting practices. Assess whether the survey accurately reflects parenting practices they use to influence their children’s nutrition and PA behaviors and if additional concepts should be added. | Language Context Content | 12 (All Fathers) |
Interviews, Fathers | Assess fathers’ perceptions and goals of their own health, motivation to participate in a program like HDHK, reaction to program concepts (such as “changing the shape of the work week”), and understanding of terms and phrases used in the adapted material | Goals Concepts Methods Content Persons Language | 5 (All Fathers) |
Interviews, Mothers | Assess how mothers preferred to receive information and be engaged in the program when program sessions remained targeting fathers and children (a core component) | Goals Concepts Methods Content | 7 (All Mothers) |
Focus Groups, Children 1 English-speaking 1 Spanish-speaking | Identify whether key components of the HDHK children’s materials and activities need to be adapted or changed for Hispanic children. Identify any new concepts that may need be added to HDHK children’s materials to meet the needs of Hispanic children. | Concepts Methods Content Context Language | 9 |