Strengthening families programme (sfp) 10 -14: developing a guideline of actionable steps to follow in cultural adaptation for use in South Africa

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2022

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University of the Western Cape

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The age of first-time engagement in Health Risk Behaviours (HRBs) among adolescents in South Africa is reportedly younger. The identification and adaptation of empirically proven effective prevention programme is needed. The Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 (SFP:10-14) is a school-based, family intervention programme designed by the Iowa State University (ISU). Extension Programme team to reduce engagement in HRBs and promote positive functioning for parents and pre-and early adolescents. The SFP: 10-14 has been successfully implemented in the United States of America, and implemented in numerous countries. The adaptation of the SFP programme is guided by the cultural adaptation process for international dissemination. The dissemination process comprises of broad recommended steps

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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD

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Pre-and early adolescents, Systemic, Family-focused, Health risk behaviour, Prevention

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