A randomized waitlist control trial of the Make the Connection^® online program for caregivers of infants and young children: Study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A positive child-caregiver relationship is one of the strongest determinants of child health and development, yet many caregivers report challenges in establishing a positive relationship with their child. For over 20 years, Make the Connection^® (MTC), an evidence-based parenting program, has been delivered in-person by child-caring professionals to over 120,000 parents to improve positive parenting behaviours and attitudes. Recently, MTC has been adapted into a 'direct to caregiver' online platform to increase scalability and accessibility. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the online modality of MTC in increasing parenting knowledge, attitudes, and the perceived relationship with their child, and to understand barriers and facilit

SUBMITTER: Barriault S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777766 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature