Evaluation of a couple-based program for promoting a positive transition to parenthood
A randomised controlled trial of the effects of Couple CARE (a couple-based program) for couples having their first child on couple relationship adjustment, individual partner mood and parenting competence.
Professor Kim Halford
300 participants
May 1, 2005
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to test the effects of a couple based education program (Couple CARE for Parents) with couples having their first baby. We will assign couples to receive Couple CARE for Parents or usual woman focused education and support. We predict that Couple CARE for Parents will enhance couple relationship satisfaction, individual adjustment and parenting.
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Interventions
Couples are randomly allocated to either six 1-hour sessions (one per month until child is three months old) of a couple-focused psycho-education program entitiled 'Couple CARE for Parents'(CCP). Both programs are offered to couples expecting their first baby and continue until their first child is three months old.
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ACTRN12607000026426