Journal article
Effects of parenting interventions on child and caregiver cortisol levels: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BackgroundNurturing care, in which children are raised in engaging and safe environments, may reduce child stress and shape hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis functioning. Hence, parent-training programs may impact child cortisol levels, as well as behavioral, social and health outcomes. We conducted a systematic review of the impact of parent-training interventions on children’s and caregivers’ cortisol levels, and meta-analyzed the …
Authors
Martins RC; Blumenberg C; Tovo-Rodrigues L; Gonzalez A; Murray J
Journal
BMC Psychiatry, Vol. 20, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2020
DOI
10.1186/s12888-020-02777-9
ISSN
1471-244X