Behavior Problem, Conduct Disorders in Children, Mental Health Wellness 1
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, effectiveness of a group parenting intervention was assessed in a community setting, for its impact on child behaviour problems and parental mental health.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSamarthan
Samarthan intervention was designed as group program, training parents in cognitive-behavioural techniques for managing child's difficult behaviour and issues. Program was focused on parent-child problem solving method and positive interaction.
Sponsors
Warwick Research Services
Balavikasa Educational Academy, India
NMP Medical Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Parents who consented to join the trial * Children aged 2-8 years * Mean score on the Eyberg Intensity Scale for clinical issues
Exclusion criteria
* Any comorbid psychiatric condition in parents or children * Substance abuse or diagnosed clinical somatic condition influencing ability to consent or follow intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Child Problem Behaviour | Change from baseline to 8 weeks | Child problem behaviour was assessed using Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory which evaluates parental report of behavioral problems |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Health Questionnaire | Changes from baseline to 8 weeks | Parents general health was assessed using General Health questionnaire |
| Parenting stress | Changes from baseline to 8 weeks | Parenting Stress Index measured parenting stress |
| Self-esteem | Changes from baseline to 8 weeks | Self-esteem in parents were measured using Self-esteem score |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed