Parents make the difference: a randomized-controlled trial of a parenting intervention in Liberia. (4th August 2015)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Parents make the difference: a randomized-controlled trial of a parenting intervention in Liberia. (4th August 2015)
- Main Title:
- Parents make the difference: a randomized-controlled trial of a parenting intervention in Liberia
- Authors:
- Puffer, E. S.
Green, E. P.
Chase, R. M.
Sim, A. L.
Zayzay, J.
Friis, E.
Garcia-Rolland, E.
Boone, L. - Abstract:
- Abstract : Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a brief parenting intervention, 'Parents Make the Difference'(PMD), on parenting behaviors, quality of parent-child interactions, children's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing, and malaria prevention behaviors in rural, post-conflict Liberia. Methods: A sample of 270 caregivers of children ages 3–7 were randomized into an immediate treatment group that received a 10-session parent training intervention or a wait-list control condition (1:1 allocation). Interviewers administered baseline and 1-month post-intervention surveys and conducted child-caregiver observations. Intent-to-treat estimates of the average treatment effects were calculated using ordinary least squares regression. This study was pre-registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01829815). Results: The program led to a 55.5% reduction in caregiver-reported use of harsh punishment practices ( p < 0.001). The program also increased the use of positive behavior management strategies and improved caregiver–child interactions. The average caregiver in the treatment group reported a 4.4% increase in positive interactions ( p < 0.05), while the average child of a caregiver assigned to the treatment group reported a 17.5% increase ( p < 0.01). The program did not have a measurable impact on child wellbeing, cognitive skills, or household adoption of malaria prevention behaviors. Conclusions: PMD is a promising approach forAbstract : Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a brief parenting intervention, 'Parents Make the Difference'(PMD), on parenting behaviors, quality of parent-child interactions, children's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing, and malaria prevention behaviors in rural, post-conflict Liberia. Methods: A sample of 270 caregivers of children ages 3–7 were randomized into an immediate treatment group that received a 10-session parent training intervention or a wait-list control condition (1:1 allocation). Interviewers administered baseline and 1-month post-intervention surveys and conducted child-caregiver observations. Intent-to-treat estimates of the average treatment effects were calculated using ordinary least squares regression. This study was pre-registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01829815). Results: The program led to a 55.5% reduction in caregiver-reported use of harsh punishment practices ( p < 0.001). The program also increased the use of positive behavior management strategies and improved caregiver–child interactions. The average caregiver in the treatment group reported a 4.4% increase in positive interactions ( p < 0.05), while the average child of a caregiver assigned to the treatment group reported a 17.5% increase ( p < 0.01). The program did not have a measurable impact on child wellbeing, cognitive skills, or household adoption of malaria prevention behaviors. Conclusions: PMD is a promising approach for preventing child abuse and promoting positive parent-child relationships in low-resource settings. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Global mental health. Volume 2(2015) Supplement 1
- Journal:
- Global mental health
- Issue:
- Volume 2(2015) Supplement 1
- Issue Display:
- Volume 2, Issue 2015 (2015)
- Year:
- 2015
- Volume:
- 2
- Issue:
- 2015
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2015-0002-2015-0000
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- Publication Date:
- 2015-08-04
- Subjects:
- Abuse prevention, -- Africa, -- family-based intervention, -- global mental health, -- Liberia, -- parenting
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- 2054-4251
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