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Dialogic Book-Sharing intervention in an Italian multicentre randomized controlled trial: effects on parental mood
Loredana Cena1, Alice Trainini1, Mauro Belluardo2
1Observatory of Perinatal Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Brescia University, Italy.
Primary Health Care Research & Development
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Dialogic Book-Sharing (DBS) significantly reduced anxiety and depression in parents of infants. This cost-effective intervention improves parental mood in perinatal populations.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal mental health
- Child development
- Psychosocial interventions
Background:
- Parental anxiety and depression are prevalent in the perinatal period.
- Infant development is significantly impacted by parental mental well-being.
- Early interventions are crucial for supporting parental mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a Dialogic Book-Sharing (DBS) intervention.
- To assess the impact of DBS on parental symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- To determine the value of DBS for perinatal populations.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 68 parents of 14-20-month-old infants.
- Intervention group received Dialogic Book-Sharing (DBS).
- ANOVA analysis compared symptom reduction between intervention and control groups.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a significantly greater reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms compared to the control group.
- Dialogic Book-Sharing (DBS) demonstrated a positive effect on parental mood.
- The study confirmed the benefits of DBS for parental mental well-being.
Conclusions:
- Dialogic Book-Sharing (DBS) is a simple and cost-effective intervention.
- DBS effectively reduces parental anxiety and depression symptoms.
- DBS is a valuable tool for supporting the mental health of perinatal populations.
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