An Uncontrolled Trial of Flexibly Delivered Relationship Education with Low-Income, Unmarried Perinatal Couples.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine couple and parenting outcomes from an American version of Couple CARE for Parents (CCP) in low-income, unmarried couples.

Background

We adapted an evidence-based, flexibly delivered program for use with low-income, unmarried couples, for whom the outcome literature is scarce.

Method

Couples (n = 443) were recruited from maternity units and began CCP. They completed measures before, during, and immediately after the intervention, and 6 months later.

Results

Moderate psychological intimate partner violence (IPV) declined and perceived parenting efficacy increased over time; there was no change in severe psychological or physical IPV. Individuals with lower levels of relationship commitment than their partners showed improvement in rela

SUBMITTER: Heyman RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853666 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature