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Rodriguez CM, Lee SJ. Role of maternal emotion in child maltreatment risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE 2022; 38:1-11. [PMID: 35431430 PMCID: PMC8993588 DOI: 10.1007/s10896-022-00379-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Purpose Preliminary research early in the COVID-19 pandemic suggested children appeared to be at increased risk for child maltreatment, particularly as parents struggled with mental health and economic strains. Such strains were likely to influence parental emotions about their children, affecting their parent-child interactions to contribute to elevated maltreatment risk. To identify the potential affective elements that may contribute to such increased maltreatment risk, the current study focused on whether maternal worry about children's behavior specifically as well as maternal anger were related to increased risk for neglect or physical or psychological aggression six months into the pandemic. Method The racially diverse sample included 193 mothers who completed an online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic in late September-early October 2020. Results Mothers' reported increases in neglect and physical and psychological aggression during the pandemic were significantly related with established measures of maltreatment risk. Furthermore, path models indicated that maternal anger and worry about children's behavior, as well as their interaction, were significantly related to indicators of physical aggression risk and neglect during the pandemic, but only maternal anger related to increased psychological aggression during the pandemic. Conclusions Maternal worry and anger about children's behavior may have exacerbated risk for maltreatment under the stressful conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings suggest affective reactions of both parental worry and anger focused on child behavior warrants greater empirical attention and consideration in intervention efforts both during the pandemic and potentially post-pandemic.
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- Christina M. Rodriguez
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Ave South, 35294 Birmingham, AL United States
- University of Michigan, Michigan, United States
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Panza C, Volta A, Broccoli S, Bonvicini L, Kendall S, Marchesi M, Giorgi Rossi P. Evaluation of an intervention aimed at supporting new parents: the Baby Newsletter project. Ital J Pediatr 2020; 46:123. [PMID: 32887637 PMCID: PMC7487811 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-020-00886-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Anticipatory guidance for parents is commonly used to improve parenting skills. The objective of this pre/post-intervention controlled study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a periodic newsletter with advice on childcare and development in improving parenting self-efficacy. Methods This was a non-randomized pre/post-intervention controlled study. All the parents of children born between September 2014 and December 2015 resident in the S. Ilario d’Enza municipality (Italy) received eight Baby Newsletters. Parents resident in other municipalities of the same Health District were the control. Parents with linguistic barriers or with preterm or hospitalized children were excluded. Improvement in parenting self-efficacy was measured through the TOPSE (Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy) questionnaire during the first week (t0) after delivery and at 5 (t1) and 12 months (t2) of life at two vaccination appointments. A score ranging from 0 to 60 was computed for each of the eight domains investigated by the TOPSE. Variations of each TOPSE score between delivery and 12 months in the two groups were compared, adjusting for parity, education, age of parents, and child’s sex, and stratifying by parity and education. Results /findings One hundred thirty-six families accepted to participate in the study. Scores at 12 months were higher than 1 week after delivery in both groups for all TOPSE domains. The improvement was slightly stronger in the Newsletter group for almost all the skills except learning and knowledge [difference in the mean of variation: -0.48 (95% CI: − 3.17; 2.21)]; the difference was significant only for play and enjoyment [2.18 (95% CI: 0.12; 4.25)]. The increase in scores in almost all domains was more pronounced for parents with high education level at first child. Conclusions The intervention was effective in improving parents’ ability to play. However, it risks worsening existing differences between parents with high and with low education levels. Trial registration Clinical trial registration: NCT03268408.
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- Primary Care Service, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Centre for Health Services Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Crossland N, Thomson G, Moran VH. Impact of parenting resources on breastfeeding, parenting confidence and relationships. Midwifery 2020; 81:102591. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2019.102591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Crossland N, Thomson G, Moran VH. Embedding supportive parenting resources into maternity and early years care pathways: a mixed methods evaluation. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:253. [PMID: 31331285 PMCID: PMC6647328 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2388-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND During pregnancy and postnatally, women seek information from a variety of sources. The potential to incorporate educational pregnancy and parenting resources into conventional health services is underexplored. In 2014-2016, UK-based charity Best Beginnings used an embedding model to embed three of their resources - the Baby Buddy app, Baby Express magazine, and 'From Bump to Breastfeeding' DVD - into maternity and early years care pathways at three sites in the north of England. A mixed-methods evaluation comprising an impact evaluation and a process evaluation was undertaken. Here we report findings from the process evaluation that aimed to understand the embedding process, explore maternity and early years' professionals' views and use of the resources, explore women's engagement with and views of the resources, and identify barriers and facilitators to the embedding process. METHODS We carried out semi-structured interviews with stakeholders (professionals involved in embedding) and observations of embedding activities to understand how embedding worked. Surveys of postnatal women were conducted over a two-month period both prior to, and after, the resources had been embedded, to ascertain engagement with and views of the resources. A survey of professionals was carried out post-embedding to understand how, where and when the resources were used in practice, and professionals' views. Descriptive and thematic analyses were undertaken. RESULTS Thirty stakeholders took part in interviews. Surveys were completed by 146 professionals, and by 161 and 192 women in the pre and post-embedding phases respectively. Themes derived from analysis of qualitative data were 'Implementation of the embedding model', 'Promotion and distribution of, and engagement with, the resources', 'Fit with care pathways', and 'Perceptions of the resources'. While survey responses indicated that embedding of the resources into practice was not yet complete, those who had used the resources believed that they had helped increase knowledge, build confidence and support relationship-building. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating supportive parenting resources into maternity and early years' care pathways requires a planned embedding approach, committed champions, and senior management support. Findings indicate largely positive views of women and professionals, and suggest the resources can be a beneficial aid for families.
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- Nicola Crossland
- Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK.
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- Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK
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- Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK
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Chung FF, Wan GH, Kuo SC, Lin KC, Liu HE. Mother-infant interaction quality and sense of parenting competence at six months postpartum for first-time mothers in Taiwan: a multiple time series design. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:365. [PMID: 30189849 PMCID: PMC6127995 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1979-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND For first-time mothers, not knowing how to interact with newborn infants increases anxiety and decreases the quality of the parent-infant interactions. A substantial lack of interactional knowledge can ultimately limit the adjustments necessary for a stable transition into motherhood. This study investigated how postpartum parenting education influenced first-time mothers' mother-infant interaction quality and parenting sense of competence. METHODS Eighty-one healthy first-time-mother and infant dyads were recruited. The control group (n = 40) received postpartum care based on the medical and cultural norms practiced in Taiwan, while the experimental group (n = 41) received, on top of typical care, education by way of a 40-min videotape on infant states, behaviors, and communication cues, as well as a handout on play practices. Data were collected at five points: within the first week, and during follow-ups in the first, second, third, and sixth months after birth. We administered the Chinese versions of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale and Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale, and used the Nursing Child Assessment Teaching Scale to score videotaped mother-infant interactions. RESULTS We observed an increase in the quality of mother-infant interaction within the experimental group only. Furthermore, at the five assessment points, we observed no significant changes in perceived parenting competence. Among all subjects, there were correlations between postpartum depression scores, parenting competency, and quality of mother-infant interaction. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that first-time mothers in Taiwan who are provided with extra education on infants' abilities and how to effectively play with infants are likely to exhibit improvements in quality of interaction.
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- Fen-Fang Chung
- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Linkuo Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, 259, Wen-Hwa 1st Road, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333 Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Respiratory Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Midwifery and Women Health Care, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Hospital and Health Care Administration, Community Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, 259, Wen-Hwa 1st Road, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, 333 Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Rheumatology, Linkuo Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Steigerung von elterlichem Gesundheitswissen durch schriftliches Informationsmaterial unter Berücksichtigung des familiären sozioökonomischen Status. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2018; 61:385-393. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-018-2705-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Yoshioka-Maeda K, Kuroda M. Characteristics and related factors of Japanese mothers who have faced difficulties with childrearing. Public Health Nurs 2017; 34:422-429. [PMID: 28419536 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify characteristics of mothers who face difficulties with childrearing. DESIGN AND SAMPLE Cross-sectional study. During 2014, 221 mothers and 248 children living in City A within the Tokyo metropolis were registered as requiring help with childrearing. Nursing records of 205 mothers (92.8%) and their 227 children (91.5%) were available. We excluded 29 mothers and children owing to incomplete data for a final sample of 176 mothers (79.6%) and 198 children (79.8%). MEASURES Difficulties with childrearing were assessed by self-reported questionnaires at the newborn child's 4-month health checkups. Data on maternal and child variables were collected from nursing records. RESULTS The "Difficulties group" included 59 mothers (35.4%) and their 70 children. Logistic regression analysis showed that mothers who were aged 40 years or older, who had a total score on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale of 9 or greater, who used more child-care support services, and who were monitored more frequently by public health nurses had a high risk of facing difficulties with childrearing. CONCLUSIONS Periodic monitoring by PHNs is a key strategy to improve the impact of the difficulties of childrearing for mothers of yoshien jido and their children.
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- Kyoko Yoshioka-Maeda
- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Porepa M, Chan M, Huber J, Lam CG, Au H, Birken CS. Creating a student-led health magazine with an urban, multicultural, resource-restricted elementary school: Approach, process and impact. Paediatr Child Health 2016; 21:119-22. [PMID: 27398046 DOI: 10.1093/pch/21.3.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health magazines effectively deliver health information. No data regarding student-led magazines to promote health exist. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether children's health knowledge, interests and lifestyle choices improve following distribution of a student-led health magazine. METHODS Elementary students worked with teachers and paediatric residents to publish a health magazine. A healthy lifestyle challenge page promoted reduction in soda pop consumption. Pre- and poststudent questionnaires explored knowledge, interests and behaviours related to health. RESULTS Sex and grade distributions were similar in pre- and post-questionnaires. Ninety-seven percent of children reported the magazine helped them learn about health. Pre- and postknowledge scores did not differ (P=0.36). Following distribution, the percentage of students who reported drinking no soda increased from 43% to 67% (P=0.004), and those who reported drinking <2 glasses of soda per day increased from 66% to 85% (P=0.01). CONCLUSIONS A student-led health magazine was effective in motivating short-term student-reported behavioural change.
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- Michelle Porepa
- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Paediatrics, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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- Developmental Pediatrician, St Michael's Hospital & The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
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- Department of Oncology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
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- Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
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Glascoe FP, Trimm F. Brief approaches to developmental-behavioral promotion in primary care: updates on methods and technology. Pediatrics 2014; 133:884-97. [PMID: 24777220 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-1859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Well-child visits are a critical opportunity to promote learning and development, encourage positive parenting practices, help children acquire behavioral self-control, enhance the development and well-being of children and their families, identify problems not amenable to brief in-office counseling, and refer for services when needed. This article outlines the communication skills, instructional methods, and resource options that enable clinicians to best assist families. Also covered is how to monitor progress and outcomes. A total of 239 articles and 52 Web sites on parent/patient education were reviewed for this study. Providers require a veritable armamentarium of instructional methods. Skills in nonverbal and verbal communication are needed to elicit the parent/patient agenda, winnow topics to a manageable subset, and create the "teachable moment." Verbal suggestions, with or without standardized spoken instructions, are useful for conveying simple messages. However, for complex issues, such as discipline, it is necessary to use a combination of verbal advice, written information, and "teach-back," aided by role-playing/modeling or multimedia approaches. Selecting the approaches most likely to be effective depends on the topic and family characteristics (eg, parental literacy and language skills, family psychosocial risk and resilience factors, children's developmental-behavioral status). When providers collaborate well (with parents, patients, and other service providers) and select appropriate educational methods, families are better able to act on advice, leading to improvements in children's well-being, health, and developmental-behavioral outcomes. Provided are descriptions of methods, links to parenting resources such as cell phone applications, Web sites (in multiple languages), interactive technology, and parent training courses.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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Saramma PP, Sarma PS, Thomas SV. Effect of a self-instructional module on the child rearing knowledge and practice of women with epilepsy. Seizure 2014; 23:424-8. [PMID: 24647345 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2014.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Revised: 02/12/2014] [Accepted: 02/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Women with epilepsy (WWE) have poorer knowledge and skill in child rearing than women without epilepsy. PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of a self-instructional module (SIM) on the child rearing knowledge (CRK) and practice (CRP) of WWE and developmental outcome of their babies. METHODS One hundred women in first trimester of pregnancy that were enrolled in to the Kerala Registry of Epilepsy and Pregnancy and consenting to participate were given a self instructional module (SIM) or a comparator booklet by random concealed allocation. Their child rearing knowledge (CRK) was assessed by a standardized protocol at entry (first trimester) and at 3-4 months postpartum. Their child rearing practice (CRP) was evaluated in third postpartum month. The developmental outcome of babies was assessed at 1 year of age as per registry protocol. RESULTS Eighty eight women completed this 1 year study. The CRK score was significantly higher (p=.034) for the intervention group (32.91±5) when compared to the comparator group (30.61±5) However, a corresponding improvement in CRP score was not observed for the former. Developmental outcome of 68 babies showed a positive weak correlation between CRP and developmental quotient both mental and motor. The intervention group demonstrated significant increase in their CRK. Nevertheless the results did not indicate a significant improvement in the CRP. CONCLUSION The SIM improved the CRK of WWE. Nevertheless, the child rearing practices did not show corresponding improvement.
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- P P Saramma
- Kerala Registry of Epilepsy and Pregnancy, Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Program, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum 695011, Kerala, India
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- Kerala Registry of Epilepsy and Pregnancy, Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Program, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum 695011, Kerala, India
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- Kerala Registry of Epilepsy and Pregnancy, Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Program, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum 695011, Kerala, India.
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Bryanton J, Beck CT, Montelpare W. Postnatal parental education for optimizing infant general health and parent-infant relationships. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013:CD004068. [PMID: 24284872 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004068.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many learning needs arise in the early postpartum period, and it is important to examine interventions used to educate new parents about caring for their newborns during this time. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to assess the effects of structured postnatal education delivered to an individual or group related to infant general health or care and parent-infant relationships. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (31 March 2013). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials of any structured postnatal education provided to individual parents or groups of parents within the first two months post-birth related to the health or care of an infant or parent-infant relationships. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors (JB, CTB) assessed trial quality and extracted data from published reports. MAIN RESULTS Of the 27 trials (3949 mothers and 579 fathers) that met the inclusion criteria, only 15 (2922 mothers and 388 fathers) reported useable data. Educational interventions included: five on infant sleep enhancement, 12 on infant behaviour, three on general post-birth health, three on general infant care, and four on infant safety. Details of the randomization procedures, allocation concealment, blinding, and participant loss were often not reported. Of the outcomes analyzed, only 13 were measured similarly enough by more than one study to be combined in meta-analyses. Of these 13 meta-analyses, only four were found to have a low enough level of heterogeneity to provide an overall estimate of effect. Education about sleep enhancement resulted in a mean difference of 29 more night-time minutes of infant sleep in 24 hours at six weeks of age (95% confidence interval (CI) 18.53 to 39.73) than usual care. However, it had no significant effect on the mean difference in minutes of crying time in 24 hours at six weeks and 12 weeks of age. Education related to infant behaviour increased maternal knowledge of infant behaviour by a mean difference of 2.85 points (95% CI 1.78 to 3.91). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The benefits of educational programs to participants and their newborns remain unclear. Education related to sleep enhancement appears to increase infant sleep but appears to have no effect on infant crying time. Education about infant behaviour potentially enhances mothers' knowledge; however more and larger, well-designed studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Janet Bryanton
- School of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Canada, C1A 4P3
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Lavelle MB, Finkelstein SM, Lindgren BR, Lindquist R, Robiner WN, MacMahon K, VanWormer AM. Newsletters and adherence to a weekly home spirometry program after lung transplant. Prog Transplant 2011. [PMID: 21265285 DOI: 10.7182/prtr.20.4.y751140422258818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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CONTEXT Newsletters are a common intervention for patients in clinical trials. However, it is not clear whether newsletters are associated with increased adherence to the health regimen, and if so, which aspects of the newsletter are reported as most helpful to patients. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between patients' ratings of worthwhileness of a quarterly newsletter and adherence with a home spirometry regimen. DESIGN Patients (n=48) were in a research-based spirometry program after lung transplant and had received at least 1 newsletter; 24 (50%) returned completed surveys via postal mail. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Adherence for forced vital pulmonary function tests for respondents versus nonrespondents, number of weeks they were adherent, ratings they gave the newsletter, and which components of the newsletters were helpful to the respondents. RESULTS Respondents had more forced vital capacity pulmonary function tests ("blows") overall, blew more times weekly, and blew more consistently from week to week than did nonrespondents. Although it was not statistically significant, a mild correlation was found between the number of weeks that the respondents were adherent and their ratings of the newsletter (r = 0.36, P = .08). Most respondents reported that newsletter length was "about right", and 86% reported that newsletters helped encourage regular spirometer use, maintain interest in the study, educate about general health, and alert readers to seasonal health risks. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE High ratings for newsletters used to encourage participation among adults in our home spirometry study were associated with higher adherence.
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Lavelle MB, Finkelstein SM, Lindgren BR, Lindquist R, Robiner WN, MacMahon K, VanWormer AM. Newsletters and adherence to a weekly home spirometry program after lung transplant. Prog Transplant 2010; 20:329-34. [PMID: 21265285 PMCID: PMC5659852 DOI: 10.1177/152692481002000405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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CONTEXT Newsletters are a common intervention for patients in clinical trials. However, it is not clear whether newsletters are associated with increased adherence to the health regimen, and if so, which aspects of the newsletter are reported as most helpful to patients. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between patients' ratings of worthwhileness of a quarterly newsletter and adherence with a home spirometry regimen. DESIGN Patients (n=48) were in a research-based spirometry program after lung transplant and had received at least 1 newsletter; 24 (50%) returned completed surveys via postal mail. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Adherence for forced vital pulmonary function tests for respondents versus nonrespondents, number of weeks they were adherent, ratings they gave the newsletter, and which components of the newsletters were helpful to the respondents. RESULTS Respondents had more forced vital capacity pulmonary function tests ("blows") overall, blew more times weekly, and blew more consistently from week to week than did nonrespondents. Although it was not statistically significant, a mild correlation was found between the number of weeks that the respondents were adherent and their ratings of the newsletter (r = 0.36, P = .08). Most respondents reported that newsletter length was "about right", and 86% reported that newsletters helped encourage regular spirometer use, maintain interest in the study, educate about general health, and alert readers to seasonal health risks. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE High ratings for newsletters used to encourage participation among adults in our home spirometry study were associated with higher adherence.
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Bryanton J, Beck CT. Postnatal parental education for optimizing infant general health and parent-infant relationships. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010:CD004068. [PMID: 20091558 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004068.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many learning needs arise in the early postpartum period, and it is important to examine interventions used to educate new parents about caring for their newborns during this time. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to assess the effects of structured postnatal education delivered by an educator to an individual or group on infant general health and parent-infant relationships. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (April 2009), CINAHL (1982 to July 2009), ERIC (1966 to July 2009), HealthSTAR (1966 to July 2009), PsycINFO (1806 to July 2009), Sociological Abstracts (1974 to July 2009), ClinicalTrials.gov (August 2009), Current Controlled Trials (August 2009), and Trialscentral.org (August 2009). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials of any structured postnatal education provided by an educator to individual parents or groups of parents within the first two months post birth related to the care of an infant or parent-infant relationships. We excluded studies of educational interventions for parents of infants in neonatal intensive care units. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Both authors assessed trial quality and extracted data from published reports. MAIN RESULTS Of the 25 trials (3689 mothers and 793 fathers) that met the inclusion criteria, only 15 (2868 mothers and 613 fathers) reported useable data. Educational interventions included: four on infant sleep enhancement, 13 on infant behaviour, two on general post-birth health, two on infant care, three on infant safety, and one on father involvement/skills with infants. Details of the randomization procedures, allocation concealment, blinding, and participant loss were often not reported. Of the outcomes analyzed, only six were measured similarly enough by more than one study to be combined in meta-analyses. Of these six meta-analyses, only two were found to have a low enough level of heterogeneity to provide an overall estimate of effect. Education on sleep enhancement resulted in a mean difference of 29 more minutes of infant sleep in 24 hours (95% confidence interval (CI) 18.53 to 39.73) than usual care. Education on infant behaviour increased maternal knowledge of infant behaviour by a mean difference of 2.85 points (95% CI 1.78 to 3.91). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The benefits of educational programs to participants and their newborns remain unclear. Education on sleep enhancement appears to increase infant sleep and education about infant behaviour potentially enhances mothers' knowledge; however more and larger, well-designed studies are needed to confirm this.
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- Janet Bryanton
- School of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Canada, C1A 4P3
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