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An evaluation of an intensive group parenting programme (Hoki ki te Rito/Mellow Parenting) for parents experiencing significant parenting problems

An evaluation of an intensive group parenting programme (Hoki ki te Rito/Mellow Parenting) for parents experiencing significant parenting problems on the effects of parental mental health

Sponsor

University of Auckland

Enrollment

72 participants

Start Date

Feb 16, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Mothers/caregivers experiencing significant parenting problems

Summary

This study is a follow-on from pilot evaluation (NTX/07/12/135) of an intensive parenting programme (Hoki ki te Rito/Mellow Parenting) delivered to a group of Maori and Pacific parents/whanau residing in the Counties Manukau DHB. In this study we will evaluate the programme further as it is rolled out to 6 groups of approximately 12 participants (each) through two organisations – Ohomairangi Trust (which administered the pilot study) and the Anglican Trust for Women and Children. Hoki ki te Rito/Mellow Parenting is a 14 week programme (1 day, 5 hours a week) designed to support families with relationship problems with their infants and young children. It combines personal support for parents with a video and direct work with parents and children on their own parenting problems and aims to improve maternal well being, parent-child interaction, child behaviour and child development. The programme is based on The Mellow Parenting programme developed in Glasgow and has been adapted for use with Maori and Pacific peoples in New Zealand. The outcome measures are mainly questionnaires which the study participants complete, and a video of their interactions with their child/ren. A stepped wedge design will be used because there is no treatement as usual and randomising young children to a no-intervention control group is potentially harmful. This has been discussed in depth with the Ethics Committee.

Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 16 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is evaluating an intensive parenting programme called Hoki ki te Rito/Mellow Parenting, designed for Māori and Pacific parents and families (whānau) who are having significant difficulties in their relationship with their young children. The programme runs for 14 weeks and includes personal support, video-based learning, and direct parent-child activities. Researchers want to find out whether the programme improves parents' wellbeing, their relationship with their children, and children's behaviour and development. You may be eligible if: - You are a female primary caregiver who is at least 16 years old - You are the primary caregiver of at least one child under 5 years old who lives mostly with you - You are self-referring or seeking support because of difficulties with raising your child - You live in the Counties Manukau DHB area (New Zealand) - You are able to provide written consent You may NOT be eligible if: - Your parenting difficulties are mainly caused by your own or your child's disability or illness - You are currently experiencing acute psychiatric illness - You are currently dealing with severe alcohol or substance abuse problems - You have an intellectual disability Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

The Mellow Parenting (MP) programme was developed specifically for families with a pre-school child where there were relationship problems or where there were other significant problems such as maternal depression or child protection issues. There is a strong emphasis on parental engagement and empowerment, individual analysis of video tape of a family interaction (e.g. at a mealtime), activities to practice new skills, structured parenting workshop, ‘homework’ to reinforce new skills etc. The programme is designed to improve mother-child interaction, child behaviour problems, mother’s wellbeing, mother’s effectiveness and confidence in parenting, and well as child behaviour and development. Mellow Parenting is a 14 week programme (1 day, 5 hours a week).

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Auckland, New Zealand

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