Developing an ante-natal intervention to promote infant mental health

Main research questions: What is the appropriate content and format of the MBB-AN intervention? and Is the AN TOPSE a reliable measure?
The aim is to develop a universal intervention that can be used in community settings to support parents during the ante-natal period to use effective interaction with their babies in order to develop secure attachment and promote infant mental health. We will develop an ante-natal intervention based on the Five to Thrive approach: Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, Talk, using the idea that a series of manageable steps enables key messages about brain development and attachment behaviours to take hold in parents' minds (Kate Cairns Associates).
Objectives:
Develop the acceptability, content, format and timing of the new MBB-AN
Develop the theory of change and logic model required to ensure the components will lead to the appropriate outcomes (secure attachment, parenting self-efficacy)
Refine and test the model programme
Reach a consensus with all stakeholders on the components of the intervention and the desired outcomes that could be tested in a future pilot trial to be submitted to RfPB.
Test the reliability of the Ante-natal version of TOPSE (Tool to measure Parenting Self Efficacy) as an outcome measure