Nursery World - Participation of disadvantaged parents in childcare research

Participation of disadvantaged parents in childcare research This UK study aimed to assess the level to which a random sample of mothers from deprived and socially dysfunctional families, with newborn healthy infants, collaborated in complex and time-consuming research. The study comprised overnight continuous recordings of deep-body temperature with twice daily urine collection, parental daily diary of life-events and completion of childcare, social and psychological assessment by interview. Of the 62 parents, 39 (62%) agreed to participate and 22 (35%) completed the study. Ongoing lifestyle pressures were high including incidents of burglary, fire and family violence. However, parents were highly motivated to complete what they saw as important infant care research.

Ongoing lifestyle pressures were high including incidents of burglary, fire and family violence. However, parents were highly motivated to complete what they saw as important infant care research.

Joseph, D and others, Child: Care, Health and Development 31(5): 581-587, Sept 2005. Abstract: www.blackwell-synergy.com

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