PANJO2 Study Among Pregnant Women: Launch of the Final Recruitment Phase
The first three years of life are critical for a child’s development and for the health of the adult they will become. Santé publique France and the Agency for New Social and Health Interventions are launching the final recruitment phase of the PANJO2 study among pregnant women through June 2017. Its goal is to understand how to better support expectant parents who feel isolated or lack sufficient support as they prepare to welcome their first child.
A study focusing on the development of early attachment bonds between parent and child and the promotion of health-promoting behaviors
The quality of the relationship that develops between a parent and their newborn is critical to the child’s future development and health. However, some parents expecting their first child may feel the need for support and guidance in establishing this relationship.
The PANJO study evaluates the effectiveness of support specifically focused on creating secure attachment bonds between parents and their baby, and promoting health-protective behaviors. PANJO support is provided in families’ homes by trained and supervised PMI professionals, consisting of at least six visits spread out before and after the child’s birth.
To assess whether this support achieves its objectives, approximately 500 women are invited to participate in the study, including:
women recruited from about ten maternity wards who receive the standard care provided to pregnant women;
women recruited by PMI centers in the 11 participating departments who have access to PANJO support in addition to standard care.
Learn more about the study, PMI services, or participating maternity wards
