Early Start (New Zealand) Meets HHS Criteria

Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2023

Effects shown in research

Reductions in child maltreatment

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
Attended hospital for accident/injury or accidental poisoning
FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect
36 months Christchurch sample 382 children % = 17.50 % = 26.30 = -8.80 Study reported = 0.22 Statistically significant, p < 0.05
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High score equals unfavorable.
Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale (CTSPC), Physical assault by any parent
FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect
36 months Christchurch sample 388 families % = 4.40 % = 11.70 = -7.30 Study reported = 0.26 Statistically significant, p < 0.05
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