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Preparing parents for parenthood: protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a preventative parenting intervention

Mandy Mihelic1, Alina Morawska2, Ania Filus3

  • 1Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland Brisbane, St Lucia, QLD, 4067, Australia. mandy.mihelic@uq.net.au.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
|July 30, 2018
PubMed

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This study tests Group Baby Triple P, a parenting program for first-time parents facing challenges. The intervention aims to improve parental confidence and infant well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Parenting and Child Development
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Parenthood presents significant emotional, relationship, and infant management challenges.
  • High-risk couples face amplified difficulties during the transition to parenthood.
  • Existing parenting interventions yield inconsistent results, necessitating further research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based parenting intervention for high-risk expectant parents.
  • To assess the impact of Group Baby Triple P on parental confidence and competence.
  • To examine secondary outcomes including infant behavior and parental well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial comparing Group Baby Triple P to Care as Usual (CAU).
  • Intervention includes group sessions during pregnancy and telephone sessions post-birth.
  • Outcomes measured via parent self-report, home observations, and baby diaries at 10 weeks and 6 months.

Main Results:

  • Primary outcomes focus on parental confidence and perceived competence.
  • Secondary outcomes assess infant crying, sleep, parental responsiveness, bonding, relationship happiness, and mental health.
  • Statistical analyses include repeated measures ANOVA, t-tests, and multilevel modeling.

Conclusions:

  • The study protocol outlines a rigorous evaluation of a brief parenting intervention.
  • Strengths include a randomized design and multiple outcome measures.
  • Findings will inform the development of effective support for new parents.
Abstract

Keywords:
InfantsParenting interventionPreventative parentingRandomised controlled trial

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