| Objectives
The present study was done to analyze the impact of the “care for
child development” program on the sensitivity and responsiveness
skills among mothers of children at risk of developmental delay.
Materials & Methods
This study was a quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest
design and experimental and control groups. The statistical population
included all mothers with children at risk of developmental delay in
Tabriz. Fifty mothers were selected through purposive sampling.
Then, they were divided into two groups of 25 cases (one experimental
group and one control group) using simple random sampling. The
experimental group received training about the “care for child
development“ program, while the control group received no training.
The Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure Family
Profile (SEAM TM family profile) and Maternal Caregiving Quality
Scale were the research measurement tools. The obtained data were
evaluated by analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and independent
t-test using SPSS software version 20.
Results
There was a significant difference between the experimental and
control groups in maternal caregiving quality and responsiveness,
provision of appropriate activities, predictable programs, and
provision of play environment and safe home (P <0.05).
Conclusion
The results showed that the care for child development
program has positive effects on sensitivity and
responsiveness skills of mothers of children at risk of
developmental delays and can be considered and applied
as a practical plan in national health policies. |