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An evaluation of the wider use of an intensive group parenting programme (Hoki ki te Rito/Mellow Parenting) for parents experiencing significant parenting problems
Investigator(s) / AuthorsDr Sally Merry; Dr Sue Crengle; Dr Karolina Stasiak; Assoc Prof Chris Frampton
| Principal contact | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr Karolina Stasiak |
| k.stasiak@auckland.ac.nz | |
| The research | |
| Summary | This study follows on from a pilot evaluation of NZ adaption of an establish parenting programme (HKTR/Mellow Parenting) delivered to a group of Maori and Pacific parents/whanau residing in the Counties Manukau DHB. In this study we are evaluating the programme further as it is rolled out to 6 groups (12 participants each) through two organisations. |
| Objectives | The pilot study of the intensive parenting programme HKTR has shown that the participants’ maternal mental health and parenting stress improved after the programme. The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate whether the positive results from the pilot study can be successfully reproduced in a larger cohort of participants. |
| Study design | Self-referring mothersprimary caregivers are invited to attend a 14 week parenting programme. The study compares participant’s response to the parenting programme (Hoki ki te Rito) with their wellbeing while waiting to participate on the programme. Wait-list data are collected and used as control groups. Rates of completion and satisfaction feedback is collected during the programme. Measure of maternal metnal health, parenting stress, child development and behaviour are collected at the following time points: wait-list (if available), baseline, pre-intervention, post-intervenion, 3 month follow-up. |
| Methods | Quantitative |
| Results | |
| Conclusions | |
| Key Descriptors | Prevention |
| Disciplines | Psychiatry |
| Settings | NGO (Non Government Organisation) |
| Diagnostic Categories | |
| Populations | Female, Maori, Pacific |
| Other Keywords | Parenting, Infant mental health, maternal mental health, child development. |
| Ethics approval | Yes |
| Academic led | Yes |
| Service led | No |
| How were service users involved | Undertaking the research |
| Publication in peer review journal | No |
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