Maria Da Graca Ambrosio, Jamie M Lachman, Paula Zinzer, Hlengiwe Gwebu, Seema Vyas, Inge Vallance, Francisco Calderon, Frances Gardner, Laurie Markle, David Stern, Chiara Facciola, Anne Schley, Nompumelelo Danisa, Kanyisile Brukwe, G J Melendez-Torres
BACKGROUND: Violence against children (VAC) is a serious public health concern with long-lasting adverse effects. Evidence-based parenting programs are one effective means to prevent VAC; however, these interventions are not scalable in their typical in-person group format, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the need is greatest. While digital delivery, including via chatbots, offers a scalable and cost-effective means to scale up parenting programs within these settings, it is crucial to understand the key pillars of user engagement to ensure their effective implementation...
May 3, 2024: JMIR Research Protocols