Abstract
In this study, we evaluated CUIDAR, a program that provides community-based 10-week parent training to reduce attention and
behavior problems in preschool children. We recruited 154 predominantly low-income and Latino preschoolers and their parents
to participate in this evaluation study. We collected data prior to and immediately following intervention and one year later.
At the time of follow-up, we also recruited 15 parents who had initially enrolled, but never participated in the program to
serve as a comparison group for a limited set of analyses. From pre to post intervention, we observed significant, positive
changes in eight out of ten measured parenting behaviors. From pre intervention to follow-up, improvements in the use of transitional
statements and planning ahead were significant. Children’s SDQ Total Difficulties scores significantly decreased from pre
to post intervention (d = .36), and we observed significant, positive changes in all SDQ subscales. From pre intervention to follow-up, children’s
SDQ Total Difficulties scores significantly decreased (d = .71) and all SDQ subscales reflected significant, positive changes. We observed no significant differences in reported
barriers to participation between parents who participated in the program and those who enrolled, but never participated.
Intervention gains were moderated by several factors, including history of out-of-home care and family structure. Our results
should be interpreted cautiously because not all analyses included a comparison group, and a randomized trial of CUIDAR effectiveness
is still needed.
behavior problems in preschool children. We recruited 154 predominantly low-income and Latino preschoolers and their parents
to participate in this evaluation study. We collected data prior to and immediately following intervention and one year later.
At the time of follow-up, we also recruited 15 parents who had initially enrolled, but never participated in the program to
serve as a comparison group for a limited set of analyses. From pre to post intervention, we observed significant, positive
changes in eight out of ten measured parenting behaviors. From pre intervention to follow-up, improvements in the use of transitional
statements and planning ahead were significant. Children’s SDQ Total Difficulties scores significantly decreased from pre
to post intervention (d = .36), and we observed significant, positive changes in all SDQ subscales. From pre intervention to follow-up, children’s
SDQ Total Difficulties scores significantly decreased (d = .71) and all SDQ subscales reflected significant, positive changes. We observed no significant differences in reported
barriers to participation between parents who participated in the program and those who enrolled, but never participated.
Intervention gains were moderated by several factors, including history of out-of-home care and family structure. Our results
should be interpreted cautiously because not all analyses included a comparison group, and a randomized trial of CUIDAR effectiveness
is still needed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s10826-010-9440-1
- Authors
- Kimberley D. Lakes, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, 101 Academy Way, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92617, USA
- Danyel Vargas, California State University, San Bernardino, CA USA
- Matt Riggs, California State University, San Bernardino, CA USA
- Janeth Schmidt, California State University, San Bernardino, CA USA
- Mike Baird, University of California, Irvine, CA USA
- Journal Journal of Child and Family Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-2843
- Print ISSN 1062-1024