The effectiveness of individual and group‐based parenting programmes in improving outcomes for teenage mothers and their children: a systematic review

Coren, Esther; Barlow, Jane; Stewart‐Brown, Sarah

doi:10.1016/s0140-1971(02)00119-7

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“…Flynn, Budd and Modelski concluded that pregnant adolescents are a very vulnerable population, experiencing disproportionately high rates of adverse birth outcomes [31]. In a review of 14 studies, Coren, Barlow and Stewart-Brown concluded that educational interventions can have a positive impact on outcomes for this vulnerable group [32].…”

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Effect of prenatal counselling on compliance and outcomes of teenage pregnancy

Mersal

Esmat²,

Khalil³

2013

East Mediterr Health J

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To evaluate the effect of prenatal counselling on compliance for health promotion and pregnancy outcomes we conducted an experimental randomized control study on a sample of 86 teenage pregnant women attending the maternal and child health centre in Elkhosos village, Egypt. Data were collected pre-counselling, post-counselling and after delivery. At the post test, women in the study (counselling) group showed statistically significantly greater knowledge and compliance of health promotion (P < 0.001) than women in the control group. In the study group, 90.7% were full term at labour compared with 41.9% in the control group; 88.4% of the women in the study group had normal vaginal delivery compared with 76.7% of those in the control group. The health condition in 90.7% of the study group neonates was classified as good compared with only 46.5% in the control group. Only 9.3% of the study group babies had low birth weight compared with 32.6% of the control group babies (P = 0.008). Effet des conseils prénatals sur l'observance de recommandations et sur l'issue des grossesses d'adolescentesRÉSUMÉ Afin d'évaluer l'effet des conseils prénatals sur l'observance des recommendations favorisant une bonne santé et sur l'issue des grossesses, nous avons mené une étude contrôlée, randomisée et expérimentale sur un échantillon de 86 adolescentes enceintes consultant au centre de santé maternelle et infantile du village d'Elkhosos (Égypte). Des données ont été recueillies avant et après l'offre de conseils, puis après la naissance. Lors de l'évaluation suivant l'offre de conseils prénatals, les femmes du groupe à l'étude (conseils) montraient des connaissances favorisant une meilleure santé statistiquement plus importantes et étaient plus nombreuses à les appliquer (P < 0,001) que les femmes du groupe témoin. Dans le groupe à l'étude, 90,7 % ont mené leur grossesse à terme contre 41,9 % dans le groupe témoin ; 88,4 % des femmes du groupe à l'étude ont accouché par voie basse contre 76,7 % dans le groupe témoin. L'état de santé des nouveau-nés du groupe à l'étude a été jugé satisfaisant pour 90,7 % d'entre eux contre seulement 46,5 % dans le groupe témoin. Seuls 9,3 % des enfants du groupe à l'étude présentaient un faible poids de naissance contre 32,6 % des enfants du groupe témoin (P = 0,008).

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Effect of prenatal counselling on compliance and outcomes of teenage pregnancy

Mersal

Esmat²,

Khalil³

2013

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Although it can be argued that counselling services are provided by many agencies, none of the participants had access to these services or even knew they existed. Increased support and effective programmes will help improve the well-being of, and the psychological and developmental outcomes for, teenage mothers and their children (Coren, Barlow, & Stewart-Brown, 2003). Without support, their quality of life and that of their children could worsen.…”

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“…A number of education programs for pregnant students and teenage mothers in developed countries have been found to be of benefit to the mothers and their children (ChaseLansdale et al, 1991;Coren et al, 2003). Taking teenage mothers out of school and making it difficult to return to education will not benefit them or Thai society in the long term.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Life Experiences of Unmarried Teenage Mothers in Thailand

Sa-ngiamsak¹

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The World Health Organization estimates that about 16 million women aged 15-19 years old give birth each year, which constitutes 11% of all births worldwide (World Health Organization, 2015).Many of these pregnancies are not merely unplanned but also unwanted and major concerns arise for the well-being of teenage mothers, particularly those who are unmarried and poor. In Thailand, as the proportion of teenage mothers has increased from 12.9% (95,879) in 2003 to 16.8% (125,371) in 2013 (Department of Reproductive Health, 2013, teenage pregnancy has become a major social, policy and practice concern. The acceptance of and support for unmarried teenage mothers varies according to social and cultural contexts. Traditional Thai culture and norms regarding a woman's sexual behaviour, which include the preservation of virginity until marriage, are clearly at odds with giving birth outside marriage. However, attitudes toward sexual activity in Thailand are changing in response to the processes of modernisation and globalisation, leading to conflict between traditional and more modern values. This conflict presents a new level of complexity to the lives of unmarried teenage mothers but has yet to affect the limited welfare support that is available to them. To date, little is known about their experiences, especially those who live in poor and rural areas.This research aims to develop a better understanding of the experiences of Thai teenage mothers from these areas in order to inform the development of social policy and practice to meet their needs. The research comprised in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of 17 unmarried Thai teenage mothers from a rural area of Thailand. The sampling aimed to include what might be considered a highly vulnerable group of young women: young mothers who were aged 18 or less when their child was born, unmarried and not being supported by the father of the child.Participants were recruited from those who attended services provided by four government agencies in Buriram province, North-eastern Thailand. This province has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy and is one of the poorest regions in Thailand. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide in the language and dialect of their choice. Analysis of the interview data identified common and diverse themes in their experiences and drew attention to how their experiences were shaped by their social and cultural context.In order to understand the interaction between social context and the life experiences of unmarried teenage mothers, this study is framed by the Ecological Systems Theory of Bronfenbrenner (1979).The multiple layers of the participants' environment and the interactions between them are explored ii to enhance understanding of their life experiences and to articulate the opportunities and constraints in developing policy and practice for this group.The key findings from this study illustrate the complexity of current Thai society which creates contradictions and tensions in ...

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“…There is now overwhelming evidence linking early parenting practices and positive, nurturing environments to almost every aspect of child development (Biglan, Flay, Embry, & Sandler, 2012;Cartmill et al, 2013;Collins, Maccoby, Steinberg, Hetherington, & Bornstein, 2000;Coren, Barlow, & Stewart-Brown, 2003;Dretzke et al, 2009;Embry, 2004;Furlong et al, 2012;Gutman & Feinstein, 2010;Heckman, 2008;Kirp, 2011;Sanders, Morawska, Haslam, Filus, & Fletcher, 2014;Stack, Serbin, Enns, Ruttle, & Barrieau, 2010). The extent to which children grow up to be healthy and well-adjusted depends largely upon the way in which they are raised (Beaver & Belsky, 2012;Belsky & de Haan, 2011); and the extent to which parents raise their children positively has significant flow-on effects for the communities in which they inhabit (Heckman, 2008).…”

Section: Parenting Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The quality of parenting that children receive influences virtually every aspect of their development (Repetti, Taylor, & Seeman, 2002;Griffin, Botvin, Scheier, Diaz, & Miller, 2000). The extent to which parents raise their children positively has significant flow-on effects for not just their individual children, but for the communities in which they inhabit (Biglan et al, 2012;Cartmill et al, 2013;Collins, Chakraborty, Murphy, & Strecher, 2009;Coren et al, 2003;Dretzke et al, 2009;Heckman, 2008;Pickering & Sanders, 2013). Thus, targeting parents as key agents of social and community wellbeing is not only important, but potentially transformational.…”

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Innovation, engagement, and the evaluation of a parenting intervention for improving sibling relationships

Pickering¹

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Siblings play an integral role in shaping each other's psychosocial development. Sibling relationships marked by positive, prosocial interactions provide an ideal platform for individuals to acquire essential life skills that will benefit them throughout life. On the other hand, early sibling relationships marked by elevated levels of hostility and conflict can have serious long-term, negative consequences. Of all the factors that influence the sibling relationship, few are as important as parents. Currently, there are no parenting programs that have been co-constructed with parents in the community to help them with improving their children's sibling relationships.This dissertation seeks to make an important contribution to literature by taking on the challenge of developing and evaluating a parenting program for improving sibling relationships.The feature of this body of work is the evaluation of a version of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program, tailored to the issue of sibling relationships. However, the goal of this dissertation extends beyond an evaluation of program efficacy. This dissertation also examines the process of innovation and engagement throughout the research process. The thesis seeks to demonstrate that innovation and engagement in evidence-based parenting research enhance the capacity to design interventions that fit with community needs and increase the impact of research.Chapter One provides a general introduction to the current body of work. The chapter makes the case for why sibling relationships are worth studying, why parenting programs are a useful tool to improve sibling relationships, and why engaging parents throughout the research process is important. The chapter also articulates an innovation engagement framework that describes the mechanisms associated with linking ideas to impact. Chapter Two provides a model of consumerengaged program development. Using sibling conflict as a case study, the model articulates how evidence-based parenting interventions can be developed in consultation with different members of the community, resulting in benefits to children, families, and the community.Chapter Three presents the outcome data from a national survey of parents on the topic of sibling relationships. The survey bridged an important gap in the literature by incorporating the parent voice as an initial step in designing an intervention for improving sibling relationships. A total of 409 Australian parents completed an online survey relating to their views on sibling behaviours and what, if any, help they desire in dealing with the issue. Parents predominantly required help with conflictual behaviours and attributed the causes of sibling conflict to their child's internal traits, but expressed strong desire for assistance with managing behavioural and verbal problems and reported high levels of acceptability for positive, rather than punitive, parenting strategies. Parents showed a clear preference for parenting interventions delivered in brief, easy to access formats.iii ...

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The effectiveness of individual and group‐based parenting programmes in improving outcomes for teenage mothers and their children: a systematic review

Cited by 81 publications

References 37 publications

Effect of prenatal counselling on compliance and outcomes of teenage pregnancy

Effect of prenatal counselling on compliance and outcomes of teenage pregnancy

The Life Experiences of Unmarried Teenage Mothers in Thailand

Innovation, engagement, and the evaluation of a parenting intervention for improving sibling relationships

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