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Behavioral parenting intervention for parents of preschool-aged children born moderately and late preterm: An

Géraldine Maigret1, Edouard Gentaz1, Fleur Lejeune1

  • 1Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l'Éducation, Université de Genève, Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, Genève 1205, Suisse.

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A behavioral parenting intervention significantly reduced parental stress in families with moderate-late preterm children. This program is vital for supporting emotional regulation and parental dynamics.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Prematurity is linked to emotional and behavioral regulation challenges in children, impacting family dynamics.
  • Moderate-late preterm children and their parents often lack essential follow-up care.
  • Early intervention is crucial for mitigating long-term effects of prematurity on child development and family well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a Behavioral Parenting Intervention (BPI) for parents of preschool-aged moderate-late preterm children.
  • To prevent potential emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties in these children.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on parental stress and family dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 38 families with moderate-late preterm children.
  • A 7-session Behavioral Parenting Intervention (BPI) delivered over therapy sessions.
  • Parental stress was measured using the Parental Stress Index (PSI) before (T1) and after (T2) the intervention.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed a significant reduction in total Parental Stress Index (PSI) scores (p < .001).
  • Significant improvements were observed in the Parent Distress and Difficult Child subscales.
  • The control group did not exhibit significant changes in PSI scores between T1 and T2.

Conclusions:

  • The Behavioral Parenting Intervention (BPI) demonstrates effectiveness in reducing parental stress for families with moderate-late preterm children.
  • High satisfaction rates and social validity suggest the program's feasibility and acceptability.
  • Further research should focus on improving access and family engagement to enhance intervention effectiveness.
Abstract

Keywords:
Externalizing behaviorsLate prematurityModerate prematurityParental interventionPrevention

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