Facilitators and barriers to practitioners' recommending Triple P Online for Baby in Prince Edward Island

Triple P Online for Baby is an online parenting education program designed to enhance parenting skills and promote healthy development in infants. The program, funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island, offers accessible and evidence-based support for parents. The qualitative research presented in this study approaches Triple P Online for Baby using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2021) to consider the facilitators and barriers of health practitioners recommending the program on Prince Edward Island. Eight health practitioners who work with families on PEI were interviewed via Zoom. Analysis of interviews identified five major themes. These were: (1) practical considerations; (2) delivery format; (3) social support; (4) cultural sensitivity; and (5) awareness. These themes evidenced the importance of personalized care when recommending Triple P Online for Baby. Explicitly, the findings demonstrated the pivotal role of practitioners in advocating for Triple P Online for Baby. In the analysis, crucial findings included personalized care, accessibility considerations, the indispensable role of funding, diverse delivery formats, the importance of social support, culturally sensitive recommendations, and the trajectory for future program promotion. The implications of these findings on Prince Edward Island and considerations of the methodology are detailed in full. Overall, this study offers valuable insights for the promotion and enhancement of Triple P Online for Baby on Prince Edward Island. It highlights the need for tailored recommendations and accessible parenting interventions on Prince Edward Island. Keywords: Triple P Online for Baby, Practitioners, Recommendations, Qualitative Research