Parenting Interventions Targeting Behavior for Children Born Preterm or Low Birth Weight: A Systematic Review

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Jamie Patronick1,2, Sandra Glazer1,2, Craig Sidol2

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|June 8, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Parenting interventions show promise for improving behavior in children born preterm or with low birth weight (LBW). However, effects may not be long-lasting and interventions need adaptation for specific child needs.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Health
  • Intervention Science

Background:

  • Children born preterm and/or with low birth weight (LBW) often exhibit behavioral challenges.
  • Parenting interventions aim to improve child behavior and caregiver well-being in this population.
  • Systematic review of existing literature is needed to summarize intervention outcomes.

Approach:

  • Systematic literature search across multiple databases (Embase, Scopus, PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL).
  • Inclusion of articles reporting on parenting interventions for preterm/LBW children and their caregivers.
  • Risk of bias assessment using the Revised Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool.

Key Points:

  • Nine interventions involving 1,676 participants were identified.
  • Positive effects observed on externalizing behaviors, parenting stress, and parenting skills.
  • Mixed results for internalizing behaviors and emotion regulation.
  • Limited evidence for effects lasting beyond 6 months post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Parenting interventions show potential for modifying behavior problems in preterm/LBW children.
  • Current interventions may require adaptation for neurocognitive and medical needs.
  • Long-term effectiveness may be enhanced by interventions promoting sustained change and developmental tailoring.
Abstract

Keywords:
behavior problemsparentingprematurity and low birth weightpsychosocial intervention

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