Using iPhones™ to Enhance and Reduce Face-to-face Home Safety Sessions within...
AbstractInnovative handheld technologies are changing the possibilities for public health interventions. The present research describes a preliminary examination of the iPhone™ when used as an...
View ArticleDynamic adaptation process to implement an evidence-based child maltreatment...
AbstractBackgroundAdaptations are often made to evidence-based practices (EBPs) by systems, organizations, and/or service providers in the implementation process. The degree to which core elements of...
View ArticleUtilizing Benchmarking to Study the Effectiveness of Parent–Child Interaction...
AbstractBenchmarking is a program evaluation approach that can be used to study whether the outcomes of parents/children who participate in an evidence-based program in the community approximate the...
View ArticleVideo Intervention for Child and Caregiver Distress Related to the Child...
AbstractChildren who disclose child sexual abuse are often referred for a comprehensive medical exam to ensure physical well-being and gather evidence. This study examined a brief, developmentally...
View ArticleMaternal posttraumatic stress disorder symptom trajectories following...
AbstractObjectivesThis study examined trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in impoverished mothers impacted by Hurricane Katrina, as well as how predictive the maternal trajectories...
View ArticleViolence Exposure in Young Children: Child-Oriented Routines as a Protective...
AbstractAlthough domestic and community violence exposure has been associated with poor child functioning, protective factors, such as daily routines, may shield children from these negative outcomes....
View ArticlePosttraumatic Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms Among Children After...
AbstractThis study utilized latent profile analysis to identify typologies of distress [i.e., patterns of posttraumatic stress (PTS), anxiety, and depression symptoms] among children exposed to...
View ArticlePosttraumatic Stress Symptom Trajectories After Disasters: Adult and Child...
AbstractExposure to natural disasters may lead to the development of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in both adults and children. However, PTSS may unfold differently between people. Recent...
View ArticleMother and Child Reports of Hurricane Related Stressors: Data from a Sample...
AbstractBackgroundFamilies exposed to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina are at risk for numerous adverse outcomes. While previous literature suggests that the degree of disaster exposure corresponds...
View ArticleHurricane Katrina: Maternal Depression Trajectories and Child Outcomes
AbstractThe authors examined depression trajectories over two years among mothers exposed to Hurricane Katrina. Risk and protective factors for depression trajectories, as well as associations with...
View ArticleAddressing Disparities in Parent Education: Examining the Effects of Learn...
AbstractEarly intervention is critical for improved prognosis and quality of life for young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Yet, disparities persist among underserved families with...
View ArticleImpact of Caregiver Factors on Youth Service Utilization of Trauma-Focused...
AbstractTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an increasingly available evidence-based therapy that targets the mental health symptoms of youth who have experienced trauma. Limited...
View ArticlePost-Traumatic Stress Symptom Trajectories After Disasters: Adult and Child...
AbstractExposure to natural disasters may lead to the development of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in both adults and children. However, PTSS may unfold differently between people. Recent...
View ArticleThe Impact of Natural Disasters on Youth: A Focus on Emerging Research beyond...
AbstractPurpose Of ReviewThis paper reviews youth outcomes following exposure to natural disaster, with a focus on three relatively understudied outcomes: externalizing behavior problems, physical...
View ArticlePatterns of Caregiver Factors Predicting Participation in Trauma-Focused...
AbstractThis study examined patterns of caregiver factors associated with Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) utilization among trauma-exposed youth. This study included 41 caregivers...
View ArticleReducing Safety Hazards in the Home through the Use of an Evidence-Based...
AbstractUnintentional child injury is a significant public health concern and leading cause of death among children. Though the majority of unintentional injuries are preventable, few interventions...
View ArticleInitial Findings from a Feasibility Trial Examining the SafeCare Dad to Kids...
AbstractFew studies have explored the direct impact of behavioral parent training programs on child maltreatment behaviors among marginalized, at-risk fathers. This feasibility study examined SafeCare®...
View ArticleBraiding Two Evidence-Based Programs for Families At-Risk: Results of a...
AbstractChild maltreatment is a significant public health problem best addressed through evidence-based parent-support programs. There is a wide range of programs with different strengths offering a...
View ArticleEngagement in Home Visiting: An Overview of the Problem and How a Coalition...
AbstractHome visiting is a widely supported intervention strategy for parents of young children who are in need of parenting skill improvement. However, parental engagement limits the potential public...
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