Randomized trial results recently published on an intervention for Burmese migrant families

Dr. Puffer and colleagues from the International Rescue Committee and Harvard University published two recent articles on findings from an impact of evaluation of a family-based intervention for Burmese migrant families in Thailand. Results showed positive impacts of the program on parent-child relationship quality, family functioning, and child mental health.

Puffer, E. S., Annan, J., Sim, A. L., Salhi, C., & Betancourt, T. S. (2017). The impact of a family skills training intervention among Burmese migrant families in Thailand: A randomized controlled trial. PloS one12(3), e0172611.

Annan, J., Sim, A., Puffer, E. S., Salhi, C., & Betancourt, T. S. (2016). Improving Mental Health Outcomes of Burmese Migrant and Displaced Children in Thailand: a Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial of a Parenting and Family Skills Intervention. Prevention Science, 1-11.