How attachment-based parenting helps improve health in low-income Latino children
Effects of Attachment-Based Intervention on Low-Income Latino Children's Emerging Health Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is looking at how a special program can help low-income Latino families with 9-month-old babies by teaching parents ways to connect better with their little ones, which could lead to healthier and happier kids over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900809 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of an attachment-based intervention designed to improve health outcomes in low-income Latino children. The intervention, known as Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC), involves 10 sessions led by a trained parent coach who works with primary caregivers and their infants in their homes. The study will enroll families with 9-month-old infants and follow them over time to assess changes in health and development. By focusing on sensitive parenting behaviors and secure attachment, the research aims to address health disparities faced by Latino children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income Latino families with infants aged 9 months.
Not a fit: Patients who do not fall within the low-income Latino demographic or who do not have infants may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for low-income Latino children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise for attachment-based interventions in improving child development, but this specific approach targeting health outcomes in Latino children is novel.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berlin, Lisa J — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Berlin, Lisa J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.