Peer-reviewed article
Family-Based Approaches to Parental Substance Use Disorders: Mitigating Adverse Impacts on Child Well-Being in Yenagoa, Nigeria
Eloho Hope Albert ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study in Yenagoa, Nigeria examined how parental substance use disorders harm children's well-being and compared two treatment approaches. Researchers surveyed 300 people (parents with substance disorders, their spouses, and children) using standardized assessment tools and interviewed addiction professionals. Children whose parents received family-based treatment showed much better outcomes than those whose parents received individual treatment only, including fewer behavioral problems and better family functioning.
Key points
- Parental substance use severity showed a strong negative correlation with child well-being (r = -.68, p < .001), accounting for 54% of variance in adverse outcomes
- Families receiving family-based interventions demonstrated significantly healthier functioning (M = 82.4) compared to individual-only treatment (M = 58.6) [t(98) = 9.45, p < .001]
- Children in family-based treatment showed 45% reduction in externalizing behaviors, compared to 12% in individual-only treatment
- Common adverse impacts on children included academic decline and premature parentification (assuming adult responsibilities)
- Study recommends integrating family-based approaches into addiction rehabilitation protocols in Bayelsa State
Limitations
The document does not provide information about the timeframe of the study, follow-up duration after intervention, or whether findings can be generalized beyond Yenagoa. The allocation process to treatment groups is not described, making it unclear whether this was a randomized or quasi-experimental design.
Abstract
Background & Objective: Parental Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Yenagoa, Nigeria, severely impact families, yet traditional treatments remain individual-focused, neglecting childhood trauma. This study investigated parental SUDs' impact on child well-being and evaluated the efficacy of family-based interventions versus individual-only treatments. Methods: Using a mixed-methods design, quantitative data were collected from 300 participants (SUD parents, spouses, and children) via standardized instruments (DAST-10, CBCL, FAD). Qualitative data included 15 Key Informant Interviews with addiction professionals. Analysis utilized multiple regression, independent t-tests, and thematic analysis. Results: Results showed a strong negative correlation between parental SUD severity and child well-being (r = -.68, p < .001), accounting for 54% of the variance in adverse outcomes like academic decline and premature parentification. Crucially, families receiving family-based interventions demonstrated significantly healthier functioning (M = 82.4) than those in individual only treatment (M = 58.6) [t(98) = 9.45, p < .001]. Children in the family-based cohort also exhibited a 45% reduction in externalizing behaviors, compared to just 12% in the individual treatment group. Conclusion: Parental SUDs severely compromise child well-being. Integrating systemic family based approaches into addiction rehabilitation protocols in Bayelsa State is imperative for sustainable parental recovery and protecting vulnerable children.
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- Intervention
- Family-based interventions for parental substance use disorders
- Population
- 300 participants in Yenagoa, Nigeria including parents with substance use disorders, their spouses, and children; compared against individual-only treatment group (n=98 for behavioral outcomes)
Key finding
Parental SUD severity and child well-being showed strong negative correlation (r = -.68, p < .001), accounting for 54% of outcome variance