Participation of disadvantaged parents in childcare research

Participation of disadvantaged parents in childcare research This UK study aimed to assess the level to which a random sample of mothers from deprived and socially dysfunctional families, with newborn healthy infants, collaborated in complex and time-consuming research. The study comprised overnight continuous recordings of deep-body temperature with twice daily urine collection, parental daily diary of life-events and completion of childcare, social and psychological assessment by interview. Of the 62 parents, 39 (62%) agreed to participate and 22 (35%) completed the study. Ongoing lifestyle pressures were high including incidents of burglary, fire and family violence. However, parents were highly motivated...