A cognitive approach to child abuse prevention.

TitleA cognitive approach to child abuse prevention.
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsBugental, Daphne Blunt, Patricia Crane Ellerson, Eta K. Lin, Bonnie Rainey, Anna Kokotovic, and Nathan O'Hara
PubMed ID12238408
Grant List5 R01 MH19095 / MH / NIMH NIH HHS / United States

This investigation tested the incremental utility of cognitive retraining as a component within a program designed to prevent child maltreatment. High-risk families (N = 96) were randomly assigned to a control condition, home visitation modeled after the Healthy Start program (unenhanced home visitation), or home visitation that included a cognitive component (enhanced home visitation). Mothers were identified late during pregnancy or soon after birth, and their participation continued for 1 year. Lower levels of harsh parenting were found among mothers in the enhanced home visitation condition than among those in the unenhanced home visitation or control conditions. Prevalence of physical abuse (percentage of mothers who were abusive) during the first year was 26% in the control condition, 23% in the unenhanced home visitation condition, and 4% in the enhanced home visitation condition. Benefits were greatest in families that included a medically at-risk child. A linear pattern of benefits was found for child health; as program features were added, benefits for child health increased.

Title A cognitive approach to child abuse prevention.
Publication Title J Fam Psychol
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2002
Authors D.Blunt Bugental; P.Crane Ellerson; E.K. Lin; B. Rainey; A. Kokotovic; N. O'Hara
ISSN Number 0893-3200
PubMed ID 12238408
Grant List
5 R01 MH19095 MH NIMH NIH HHS United States

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