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Filter by:This study is a randomized trial of interventions to improve parent-child relationships of drug-dependent mothers.
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of Hawaii's Healthy Start Program (HSP), a home visitation program for families at risk for child abuse, in promoting the health and development of children.
This study will assess the effectiveness of early home visitation by a professional in preventing child maltreatment, promoting healthy family functioning, and promoting child health and development. The investigators will test the following hypotheses regarding the effectiveness of early paraprofessional home visiting for at-risk families - Actual home visiting services adhere to HFAK standards. - HFAK promotes healthy family functioning, promotes child health and development, and prevents child abuse and neglect. - Adherence to HFAK process standards is positively associated with achievement of outcomes.
This is a population-based evaluation of the effectiveness of the Triple-P-Positive Parenting Program. Triple-P is a system of parenting programs with multiple levels that aims to provide parents with parenting skills and support.
The study will examine the extent to which a group motivational intervention (ME) impacts retention, treatment compliance, and long-term outcomes in families with a history of, or high risk for, child maltreatment.
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of techniques to enhance participation in parenting programs.
The purpose of this study is to compare 2 approaches (interventions) to prevent child-abuse (maltreatment) in infants: Psychoeducational Home Visitation (PHV) vs Infant-Parent Psychotherapy (IPP). Non-maltreated infants and their mothers are studied as a comparison group. Twelve-month-old infants and their mothers are assigned randomly (like tossing a coin) to receive 1 of 3 types of intervention for 12 months: 1) Services normally available in the community when a family is reported for child maltreatment (Child Protective Services, CPS); 2) CPS involvement plus weekly PHV; 3) CPS involvement plus weekly IPP. Intervention will be provided until the infant's second birthday. All mother-infant pairs (including comparison non-maltreated infants and their mothers) will be assessed when the infant is 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48 months old. Assessments will look at the effectiveness of the intervention in preventing child maltreatment, improving parenting, and reducing future abuse. The study will last for 3 years. Eligibility includes a mother and her 12-month-old child that has been abused by her (the mother) or the father. (Non-maltreated infants and their mothers also will be enrolled.)