A randomised controlled trial of Baby Triple P: An evaluation of an antenatal parenting program to improve parental responsiveness in first-time parents

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: preventative parenting; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Antenatal care

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000948796
• Lead Sponsor: Mandy Mihelic

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-08-27
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Interested couples have to meet the following inclusion criteria: (a) experiencing a first pregnancy (between 20 and 35 weeks gestation), (b) absence of an intellectual disability or severe psychopathology which would impair participant’s understanding of the material presented in the program, (c) basic level of literacy, (d) absence of a diagnosed genetic disorder or disability in the baby. Couples will also have to meet at least 2 of the following risk factors:
a) unplanned pregnancy
b) low education
c) low income or experience financial strain
d) low relationship satisfaction
e) low social support
f) history of maternal/ paternal depression or anxiety
g) current depression
h) current anxiety
i) low confidence in ability to parent
j) low life satisfaction/ happiness

Exclusion Criteria

1. The parents have a disability, pre­diagnosed medical condition or severe psychopathology which would impair participant’s understanding of the material presented in the program.
2. The parents are currently receiving psychological help or counselling
3. Major complications during pregnancy or disability in the baby
4. The couple expects to move away from the Brisbane region before completion of the program

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified