Prevention of behavioral disorders in primary care

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Nerissa S Bauer1, Carolyn Webster-Stratton

  • 1Department of General & Community Pediatrics, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. nsbauer@iupui.edu

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|November 14, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Pediatricians can guide parents on effective parenting programs for young children (ages 2-8) with behavior problems. These evidence-based programs promote positive parenting and social-emotional skills, preventing future issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Young children with aggressive/oppositional behaviors face risks for persistent antisocial behavior.
  • Parents often seek guidance on parenting and child development during well-child visits.
  • Parent training programs offer effective strategies for managing child behavior problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review parenting programs for children aged 2-8 with behavior issues.
  • To inform primary care pediatricians about available resources for families.
  • To highlight the role of pediatricians in addressing child behavior and promoting social-emotional development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of selected parenting programs.
  • Focus on programs for children aged 2-8 years.
  • Analysis of program effectiveness and feasibility for diverse populations.

Main Results:

  • Parent training programs enhance positive parenting, discipline, and child social-emotional skills.
  • Key parenting principles can be integrated into primary care visits.
  • Programs are feasible across various cultures and for at-risk families.

Conclusions:

  • Growing evidence supports the effectiveness of parenting programs.
  • Pediatricians can leverage this information to connect families with community resources.
  • Integrating positive parenting principles into primary care is achievable and beneficial.
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