TY - JOUR
T1 - Parenting on edge
T2 - Economically stressed, single, African American adolescent mothers
AU - Mulsow, Miriam H.
AU - Murry, Velma Mc BRIDE
PY - 1996/9
Y1 - 1996/9
N2 - This study examines the extent to which participating in a hospital-based home visiting program predicted positive outcomes for adolescent mothers and their children. Based on data obtained from 51 African American economically stressed mothers, results revealed that those participating in the program were less likely to have subsequent pregnancies and sought more medical care for their children, resulting in healthier babies. Significant influence of program participation on incidence of child abuse and neglect was not found. Findings from the study have implications for public policy, education, and prevention program development.
AB - This study examines the extent to which participating in a hospital-based home visiting program predicted positive outcomes for adolescent mothers and their children. Based on data obtained from 51 African American economically stressed mothers, results revealed that those participating in the program were less likely to have subsequent pregnancies and sought more medical care for their children, resulting in healthier babies. Significant influence of program participation on incidence of child abuse and neglect was not found. Findings from the study have implications for public policy, education, and prevention program development.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0030239663&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/019251396017005007
DO - 10.1177/019251396017005007
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0030239663
SN - 0192-513X
VL - 17
SP - 704
EP - 721
JO - Journal of Family Issues
JF - Journal of Family Issues
IS - 5
ER -