Effectiveness of a Technology-Based Supportive Educational Parenting Program on Parental Outcomes (Part 1): Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transitioning into parenthood can be stressful for new parents, especially with the lack of continuity of care from health care professionals during the postpartum period. Short hospital stays limit the availability of support and time parents need to be well equipped with parenting and infant care skills. Poor parental adjustment may, in turn, lead to negative parental outcomes and adversely affect the child's development. For the family's future well-being, and to facilitate a smoother transition into parenthood, there is a need for easily accessible, technology-based educational programs to support parents during the crucial perinatal period.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a technology-based supportive educational parenting program (

SUBMITTER: Shorey S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6391716 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature