Modified WHO parenting dimensions (adapted from WHO46)
WHO role/dimension | Adapted role/dimension | Description |
Connection | Connection | Parental warmth, affection and care. Conveys that child is loved and accepted. |
Connection: general communication | Positive communication expressing support and encouragement. | |
Connection: SRH communication | Communication specifically about SRH issues. | |
Behaviour control | Positive behaviour control | Positive regulation, limit setting and monitoring. |
Negative behaviour control | Harsh punishment, especially corporal punishment, physical or psychological punishment. | |
Modelling appropriate behaviour | Role modelling | Role modelling of risky or protective health related behaviours or attitudes. |
Provision and protection | Provision and protection | Provision of own resources, accessing external resources (networks) for example, for schooling/ education. |
SRH, sexual and reproductive health.