Nursing

Psychological intervention

Suicide prevention

Child abuse

Surgery

Psychiatry

Medical emergency

PsycINFO

Poison control

Psychology

Political science

Family medicine

Meta-analysis

Internal medicine

MEDLINE

Intervention (counseling)

Medicine

Clinical psychology

CINAHL

Cochrane Library

Randomized controlled trial

Child Health Nursing Research

Purpose This study was done to conduct a meta-analysis of articles describing randomized controlled trials which showed substantiated effects for home-based child abuse prevention programs for all parents. Methods The articles regarding child abuse prevention programs for parents were investigated using the systematic review method. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane central library, Eric, and RISS on material published. Article searches and quality appraisal through RoB (Risk of Bias) yielded 14 records. Results The total random effect size was 0.344 (Parents outcome, 0.333; Child outcome, 0.310; Environment, 0.275). The home based intervention for parents was effective for prevention of potential child abuse. Conclusion This study supports the effectiveness of health care professional directing child abuse prevention programs for all parents whose children are in the early years of life including during the period of pregnancy. Key words: 아동학대; 메타분석; 부모 Key words: Child abuse; Meta-analysis; Parents

Effects of Home-Based Intervention Program to Prevent Child Abuse for Parents: A Meta Analysis