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.