@article{ref1,
title="Relationships reduce risks for child maltreatment: results of an experimental trial of infant mental health home visiting",
journal="Frontiers in psychiatry",
year="2023",
author="Julian, Megan M. and Riggs, Jessica and Wong, Kristyn and Lawler, Jamie M. and Brophy-Herb, Holly E. and Ribaudo, Julie and Stacks, Ann and Jester, Jennifer M. and Pitzen, Jerrica and Rosenblum, Katherine L. and Muzik, Maria",
volume="14",
number="",
pages="e979740-e979740",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Research examining the effectiveness of home visiting programs that reduce child maltreatment or associated risks yield mixed findings; some find positive significant impacts on maltreatment, whereas others find small to no effects. The Michigan Model of Infant Mental Health Home Visiting (IMH-HV) is a manualized, needs-driven, relationship-focused, home-based intervention service that significantly impacts maternal and child outcomes; the effect of this intervention on child maltreatment has not been sufficiently evaluated. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The current study examined associations between treatment and dosage of IMH-HV and child abuse potential in a longitudinal, randomized controlled trial (RCT). PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Participants included 66 mother-infant dyads (Mother M age = 31.93 years at baseline; child M age = 11.22 months at baseline) who received up to 1 year of IMH-HV treatment (Mdn = 32 visits) or no IMH-HV treatment during the study period. <br><br>METHODS: Mothers completed a battery of assessments including the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP) at baseline and at the 12-month follow-up assessment. <br><br>RESULTS: Regression analyses indicated that after controlling for baseline BCAP scores, those who received any IMH-HV treatment had lower 12-month BCAP scores compared to those who received no treatment. Additionally, participation in more visits was associated with lower child abuse potential at 12 months, and a reduced likelihood of scoring in the risk range. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that greater participation in IMH-HV is associated with decreased risk for child maltreatment 1 year after initiating treatment. IMH-HV promotes parent-clinician therapeutic alliance and provides infant-parent psychotherapy which differentiate it from traditional home visiting programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1664-0640",
doi="10.3389/fpsyt.2023.979740",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.979740"
}