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To Repeat or Not to Repeat - Preventing Intergenerational Transfer of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus

Summary

The main aim of the study is to examine patients' and therapists' experiences with prenatal psychotherapy provided to pregnant women with adverse childhood experiences and how this may influence intergenerational transmission of risk. The investigators will explore a) participants' perspectives on what promoted or prevented change in psychotherapy, b) how the mothers' reflective function changes and possible factors associated with change in reflective function. Up to 20 clinically referred women in gestational week 20-30 will be included and assessed with qualitative interviews and questionnaires at the beginning of treatment and when the baby is 4 months old. The quality of the mother-infant relationship will be assessed. Seven therapists will be interviewed with a qualitative interview schedule. Outcomes of the study will inform individual tailoring of psychotherapy for a high risk group of patients and provide increased knowledge about how intergenerational risk factors change during treatment.

Official title: To Repeat or Not Repeat - A Mixed Methods Pilot Study of Patients' and Therapists' Experience With Prenatal Psychotherapy to Prevent Intergenerational Transfer of Adverse Childhood Experiences

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