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Young parenthood program: supporting positive paternal engagement through coparenting counseling.

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¹Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 53205, USA. paulf@uwm.edu

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The Young Parenthood Program (YPP) improved positive parenting in adolescent fathers. This couples-focused intervention enhanced paternal engagement by improving maternal interpersonal skills, benefiting maternal-child health.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Public Health
Family Studies

Background:

Adolescent parents often lack interpersonal skills, increasing risks for relational stress and conflict.
This vulnerability impacts both parents and children's health outcomes.
Targeted interventions are needed to support young families.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the Young Parenthood Program (YPP).
YPP is a 10-week counseling program during pregnancy.
The program aims to enhance interpersonal skills and promote positive parenting in adolescent parents.

Main Methods:

105 pregnant adolescents and partners were randomized to YPP or treatment as usual.
Coparenting skills and parental functioning were assessed.
Assessments occurred during the second trimester, 12 weeks postpartum, and 18 months postpartum.

Main Results:

Fathers in the YPP group showed significantly more positive parenting behaviors compared to the control group.
Positive paternal functioning outcomes were mediated by improvements in maternal interpersonal skills.
The program demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing paternal engagement.

Conclusions:

The YPP is an effective couples-focused, coparenting support program for adolescent parents.
The findings highlight the importance of including fathers in public health services for maternal and child well-being.
Interventions fostering paternal engagement are crucial for supporting young families.