A self-directed parenting program to reduce the risk of child maltreatment in rural China: A cluster randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• Child maltreatment risk was significantly reduced through the parenting program intervention.
• Participants in the intervention group showed a 30% lower risk of maltreatment compared to the control group.
• This was a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted across multiple rural communities in China.
• Findings suggest that self-directed programs may effectively enhance parenting skills and child safety.