PURPOSE: This study evaluated the attachment-based cognitive behavioral approach (ACBA) to enhance mother-infant interaction and infant mental health. DESIGN AND METHODS: This quasi-experimental study used a pre-posttest control group design. Participants were 40 low-income, mother-infant (infant ages 12-36 months) dyads, 20 dyads per group. The ACBA group received 10 weekly 90-min sessions. Dependent variables were changes in mother-infant interaction and infant mental health. Additionally, we explored changes in mothers' attachment security. RESULTS: The groups differed significantly in changes in mother-infant interaction, infant mental health problems, and mothers' attachment security. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: ACBA may enhance mother-infant interaction and infants' mental health.
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the attachment-based cognitive behavioral approach (ACBA) to enhance mother-infant interaction and infant mental health. DESIGN AND METHODS: This quasi-experimental study used a pre-posttest control group design. Participants were 40 low-income, mother-infant (infant ages 12-36 months) dyads, 20 dyads per group. The ACBA group received 10 weekly 90-min sessions. Dependent variables were changes in mother-infant interaction and infant mental health. Additionally, we explored changes in mothers' attachment security. RESULTS: The groups differed significantly in changes in mother-infant interaction, infant mental health problems, and mothers' attachment security. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: ACBA may enhance mother-infant interaction and infants' mental health.
Authors: Zakia Hammal; Erin R Wallace; Matthew L Speltz; Carrie L Heike; Craig B Birgfeld; Jeffrey F Cohn Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open Date: 2019-01-11