High score equals unfavorable.
Early Start (New Zealand)
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2023
Effects shown in research
Child health
Findings rated moderate
Early Start (New Zealand)
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of home safety features | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | Unadjusted mean = 5.20 | Unadjusted mean = 4.90 | Mean difference = 0.30 | Study reported = 0.17 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 | |
| Number of visits made to family doctor in past 36 months | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | Unadjusted mean = 23.50 | Unadjusted mean = 20.70 | = 2.80 | Study reported = 0.24 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 | |
| Percent attended hospital for any other reason | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 382 children | % = 68.40 | % = 74.20 | = -9.80 | Study reported = 0.13 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 | |
| Percent breastfed for six months or more | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 31.30 | % = 34.10 | = -2.80 | Study reported = -0.05 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 | |
| Percent of children up to date with immunizations | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 92.50 | % = 91.90 | = 0.60 | Study reported = 0.24 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 | |
| Percent of children up to date with well-child checks | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 41.90 | % = 30.10 | = 11.80 | Study reported = 0.24 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 | |
| Percent with dental service | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 391 children | % = 72.30 | % = 62.80 | = 9.50 | Study reported = 0.20 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 |