Improving parent-child relationships to prevent child maltreatment
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement in Primary Care: Effectiveness Trial of a Primary Care Based Parenting Intervention to Prevent Child Maltreatment
This study is testing a friendly program called PriCARE that helps parents learn better ways to discipline their kids and build stronger relationships, especially for families who might be struggling, so everyone can feel happier and less stressed at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893954 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the relationships between parents and children to prevent child maltreatment. It involves a parenting intervention called PriCARE, which is designed to teach parents positive discipline techniques and reduce harsh parenting behaviors. The program is implemented in primary care settings, making it accessible to families, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds. By addressing the root causes of problematic parent-child interactions, the intervention aims to improve child behavior and reduce parental stress.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from low-income or minority backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in child maltreatment and improved family dynamics.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parenting interventions can be effective in improving parent-child relationships and reducing child maltreatment, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schilling, Samantha S — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Schilling, Samantha S
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.