The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate Dads in Gear, a tailored program to support expectant and new fathers efforts to quit smoking. The 8 week group program integrates peer support and resources to support cessation, physical activity, and knowledge and skills related to fathering.
Using a prospective, non-comparative design, the DIG program is implemented and evaluated in 6 communities in this feasibility study. The program is offered by trained facilitators to fathers who currently smoke and want to quit. The RE-AIM framework is used to guide the evaluation. Open-ended questions in participant surveys, and semi-structured interviews and weekly telephone de-briefs with facilitators provide data for a process evaluation. Estimates of effectiveness include smoking behavior, fathering and physical activity measures at baseline, end of program, and 3-month follow up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
Change in smoking status from baseline to end of 8 week program
Self-reported smoking status using the following questions: Are you currently smoking? \[Response: Yes/No\]. If NO, how long have you been smoke-free? \[Response: \_\_\_ # of days \_\_\_ # of weeks\]
Time frame: Baseline, and at end of 8 week program
Smoking status at 3 months following end of 8 week program
Self-reported smoking status using the following questions: Are you currently smoking? \[Response: Yes/No\]. If NO, how long have you been smoke-free? \[Response: \_\_\_ # of days \_\_\_ # of weeks\]
Time frame: 3 month follow-up
Smoking behaviour - quit attempts during 8 week program
Self-reported frequency of quit attempts (smoke free for at least 24 hours) (questionnaire item)
Time frame: End of 8 week program
Smoking behaviour - quit attempts between end of program and 3 month follow-up
Self-reported frequency of quit attempts during previous 3 months (smoke free for at least 24 hours) (questionnaire item)
Time frame: At 3 month follow-up
Confidence to stay smoke free at end of 8 week program
Self-reported confidence to stay smoke free (questionnaire item)
Time frame: End of 8 week program
Confidence to stay smoke free at 3 month follow-up
Self-reported confidence to stay smoke free (questionnaire item)
Time frame: 3 month follow-up
Change in Fathering Self-Efficacy from baseline to end of 8 week program
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Fathering Self-efficacy Scale developed by Sevigney et al. (2016) is a measure of men's perceptions of their abilities (self-efficacy) related to parenting and fatherhood. Two of the three sub-scales in this tool will be used: Positive engagement (12 items; with scores ranging from 12 - 120) and direct care (4 items, with scores ranging from 4 - 40). A 10-point Likert scale response format is used for each item. The item scores in each sub-scale will be summed to obtain sub-scale scores. Sub-scale scores are summed for total Father Self-Efficacy score (range 16-160). Higher scores indicate better self-efficacy.
Time frame: Baseline and at end of 8 week program
Fathering Self-efficacy at 3 month follow-up
Fathering Self-efficacy Scale developed by Sevigney et al. (2016) is a measure of men's perceptions of their abilities (self-efficacy) related to parenting and fatherhood. Two of the three sub-scales in this tool will be used: Positive engagement (12 items; with scores ranging from 12 - 120) and direct care (4 items, with scores ranging from 4 - 40). A 10-point Likert scale response format is used for each item. The item scores in each sub-scale will be summed to obtain sub-scale scores. Sub-scale scores are summed for total Father Self-Efficacy score (range 16-160). Higher scores indicate better self-efficacy.
Time frame: 3 month follow-up
Change in physical activity from baseline to end of 8 week program
Godin Physical activity leisure time questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, and at end of 8 week program
Physical activity at 3 month follow-up
Godin Physical activity leisure time questionnaire
Time frame: 3 month follow-up
Change in sedentary behavior from baseline to end of 8 week program
Self-reported time spent sitting during past 7 days on a weekday (questionnaire item).
Time frame: Baseline, and end of 8 week program
Sedentary behavior at 3 month follow-up
Self-reported time spent sitting during past 7 days on a weekday (questionnaire item).
Time frame: 3 months follow-up