Nathalie Trottier, Karen Hurtubise, Rosalie Dostie, Chantal Camden, Isabelle Gaboury
BACKGROUND: Positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly (PPB), linked to developmental delays and asymmetrical features, often prompts parental concern and medical consultation.
OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explores factors influencing parental adherence to PPB prevention strategies.
METHODS: Fifteen parents of newborns participated in semi-structured interviews.
RESULTS: Employing deductive and inductive thematic analysis, three key factors were identified: characteristics of prevention messaging, environmental optimization, and parental priorities, shaped by evolving parenting competencies and the baby's developmental progress.
CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight solutions endorsed by parents themselves, offering valuable insights to enhance adherence to prevention strategies.
