J Korean Acad Nurs.  2001 Jun;31(3):417-431.

The Study on the Development and Effectiveness of Parent Role Education Program

• Han KJ
• Bang KS
• Kwon MK
• Kim JS

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the maternal role education program for primiparas in mother-infant interaction, childrearing environ- ment, and infant development. METHOD: A Non-equivalent control group time-series design was used. For the intervention group, programmed parenting education focusing on mother-infant interaction, home environment for infant development, and parent counseling and support was provided via home visits or telephone for twelve months. RESULT: Significant differences were found in the mother-infant interaction feeding scale at one and three months, but no differences were found in the teaching scale at six and twelve months between the intervention and control groups. Also, the difference in childrearing environment (HOME) between the two groups was significant at three, six, twelve months. In addition, the intervention group showed higher GQ in the Griffiths mental development scale at three and six months. In multiple regression analysis, 22.6% to 43.6% of infant development was explained by HOME, mother-infant interaction, and previous development. CONCLUSION: The maternal role education program proved to be effective in promoting mother-infant interaction, organizing the childrearing environment, and fostering infant development.

Keyword

Maternal Role Education; Mother-Infant Interaction; Childrearing Environment; HOME; Infant Development

MeSH Terms

Child
Child Development
Counseling
Education*
Education, Nonprofessional
Foster Home Care
House Calls
Humans
Mother-Child Relations
Parents*
Telephone