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Parenting, mental health and economic pathways to prevention of violence against children in South Africa

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  • Cluver, L.
  • Shenderovich, Y.
  • Meinck, F.
  • Berezin, M.N.
  • Doubt, J.
  • Ward, C.L.
  • Parra-Cardona, J.
  • Lombard, C.
  • Lachman, J.M.
  • Wittesaele, C.
  • Wessels, I.
  • Gardner, F.
  • Steinert, J.I.

Abstract

Parenting programs based on social learning theory have increasing empirical evidence for reducing violence against children. Trials are primarily from high-income countries and with young children. Globally, we know little about how parenting programs work to reduce violence, with no known studies in low or middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines mechanisms of change of a non-commercialized parenting program, Parenting for Lifelong Health for Teens, designed with the World Health Organization and UNICEF. A cluster randomized trial showed main effects on parenting and other secondary outcomes. We conducted secondary analysis of trial data to investigate five potential mediators of reduced violence against children: improved parenting, adolescent behaviour, caregiver mental health, alcohol/drug avoidance, and family economic strengthening.

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  • Cluver, L. & Shenderovich, Y. & Meinck, F. & Berezin, M.N. & Doubt, J. & Ward, C.L. & Parra-Cardona, J. & Lombard, C. & Lachman, J.M. & Wittesaele, C. & Wessels, I. & Gardner, F. & Steinert, J.I., 2020. "Parenting, mental health and economic pathways to prevention of violence against children in South Africa," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 262(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:262:y:2020:i:c:s0277953620304135
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113194
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