Table 1.
Summary of family impact principle results.
| Question | Mean (SD) | Very Well (2) | Somewhat Well (1) | Not at All (0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family impact principle: family engagement | ||||
| To what degree are/were families involved in the development and planning of the program? | 0.66 (0.64) | 8% | 47% | 44% |
| How well does the program consider and provide services that support the whole family as a unit, including extended family where appropriate? | 1.09 (0.67) | 25% | 58% | 17% |
| How well does the program connect families to community resources related to the target health issue and help them become informed consumers of these resources? | 1.35 (0.54) | 42% | 56% | 3% |
| How well does the program help families build essential social support to address the health issue? | 0.97 (0.61) | 22% | 69% | 8% |
| How well does the program include families in program evaluation? | 0.56 (0.68) | 14% | 31% | 56% |
| Mean Family Engagement Score | 0.96 (0.47) | – | – | – |
| Family impact principle: family stability | ||||
| How well does the program help families prevent health problems before they become serious and affect the family's ability to address the health issue/behavior? | 1.41 (0.64) | 56% | 39% | 6% |
| How well does the program help families maintain healthy routines when experiencing stressful conditions or times of change that may be related to the health issue/behavior? | 1 (0.65) | 22% | 61% | 17% |
| How well does the program recognize that major changes in family relationships and functionality can impact health, may extend over time, and require major support and attention? | 0.84 (0.71) | 14% | 47% | 39% |
| How well does the program facilitate healthy family relationships and recognize that individual development, well-being, and behavior change are profoundly affected by family relationships? | 1.07 (0.66) | 27% | 56% | 17% |
| Mean family stability score | 1.12 (0.49) | – | – | – |
| Family impact principle: family responsibility | ||||
| How well does the program train and encourage staff and partners to support families to make their own decisions and respect family choices? | 1.27 (0.65) | 36% | 53% | 11% |
| How well does the program help families build the capacity to address their health needs without overstepping important boundaries necessary for healthy participant independence? | 1.36 (0.64) | 44% | 47% | 8% |
| How well does the program address participant needs and allow for a balance between work, family, and community commitments? | 1.29 (0.60) | 25% | 67% | 8% |
| Mean family responsibility score | 1.31 (0.54) | – | – | – |
| Additional items | ||||
| Family Diversity: How well does the program provide services that are available and accessible to diverse families and family types? | 1.45 (0.59) | 53% | 42% | 6% |
| Root Causes: How well does the program address root causes of the health issue? | 1.26 (0.63) | 33% | 58% | 8% |
Higher scores denote more family support and involvement in programs.