Technology-based parent school: A randomized controlled trial

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Parenting Education
• Digital Health Interventions

Background:

• Parenting toddlers (1-3 years) presents unique challenges.
• Effective parent education is crucial for child development.
• Technology-based interventions offer scalable solutions for parent support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a technology-based parent school program for parents of toddlers.
• To assess the program's impact on parenting skills and child development knowledge.
• To determine the efficacy of online modules, group trainings, and counseling.

Main Methods:

• Randomized controlled trial conducted in a hospital outpatient clinic.
• Intervention group received a 10-week technology-based parent school program.
• Data collected pre-program, post-program, and at 1-month follow-up.

Main Results:

• Significant increases in parent skill assessment scores in the intervention group.
• Improvements observed in toddler development skills assessment.
• No statistically significant difference in self-efficacy for parenting tasks between groups, but time effects were significant.

Conclusions:

• Technology-based parent school training effectively guides parents of toddlers (1-3 years).
• The program shows potential for improving parenting practices and knowledge.
• Digital health offers a viable platform for accessible parenting support.