Integrated Behavioral Health Increases Well-Child Visits and Immunizations in the First Year.
Robert T AmmermanRachel HerbstConstance A MaraStuart TaylorJessica M McClureMary Carol BurkhardtLori J StarkPublished in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2021)
IBH prevention encounters were associated with increased adherence to WCVs in the first year and vaccine completion at 5 months of age. These findings are consistent with IBH having a broad positive effect on child health and health care through strong relational connections with families and providing value in addressing emotional and behavioral concerns in the context of WCVs.