In contrast to the study-reported results, HomVEE calculations showed this difference to be statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05). The HomVEE tests of statistical significance are based on the HomVEE calculated effect sizes, whereas authors may have used other techniques to determine statistical significance, such as regression models or analyses of variance (ANOVA).
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
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Use of resources |
FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
6 months |
HFA vs. comparison group, Arizona, full sample |
199 mothers | Unadjusted mean = 4.10 | Unadjusted mean = 3.00 | Mean difference = 1.10 | Study reported = 0.24 | Not statistically significant, p= 0.10 |
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance | Notes |
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| Referral to AFDC or food stamps | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 33.00 | % = 26.00 | = 7.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.20 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to GED prep | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 29.00 | % = 26.00 | = -7.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.09 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to WIC | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 19.00 | % = 12.00 | = 7.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.33 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to adult primary care | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 20.00 | % = 17.00 | = 3.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.12 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to child health plus | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 18.00 | % = 16.00 | = 2.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.09 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to counseling | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 28.00 | % = 21.00 | = 7.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.23 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to daycare/babysitting | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 52.00 | % = 50.00 | = 2.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.05 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to domestic violence services | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 10.00 | % = 5.00 | = 5.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.45 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 | In contrast to the study-reported results, HomVEE calculations showed this difference to be statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05). The HomVEE tests of statistical significance are based on the HomVEE calculated effect sizes, whereas authors may have used other techniques to determine statistical significance, such as regression models or analyses of variance (ANOVA). |
| Referral to early intervention program | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 28.00 | % = 24.00 | = 4.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.13 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to English as a Second Language | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 44.00 | % = 36.00 | = 8.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.20 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to family planning | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 25.00 | % = 10.00 | = 15.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.67 | Statistically significant, p < 0.01 |
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| Referral to food pantry | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 25.00 | % = 19.00 | = 6.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.21 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to housing assistance | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 33.00 | = 37.00 | = -4.00 | HomVEE calculated = -0.11 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to immigration services | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 30.00 | % = 23.00 | = 7.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.22 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to job skills/search | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 43.00 | % = 39.00 | = 4.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.10 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to Medicaid | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 30.00 | % = 36.00 | = -6.00 | HomVEE calculated = -0.16 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
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| Referral to parenting education or training | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 14.00 | % = 31.00 | = -17.00 | HomVEE calculated = -0.62 | Statistically significant, p < 0.001 |
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| Referral to pediatric primary care | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months postpartum | Full sample | 289 families | % = 41.00 | % = 32.00 | = 9.00 | HomVEE calculated = 0.24 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.10 |
In contrast to the study-reported results, HomVEE calculations showed this difference to be statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05). The HomVEE tests of statistical significance are based on the HomVEE calculated effect sizes, whereas authors may have used other techniques to determine statistical significance, such as regression models or analyses of variance (ANOVA). |
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
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| Mother received mental health services after pregnancy (self report), time 3 | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
2 years post enrollment | MA sample | 611 mothers | Not reported | Not reported | OR = 1.23 | HomVEE calculated = 0.13 | Not statistically significant, p = 0.26 |
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
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Use of resources |
FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
12 months |
HFA vs. comparison group, Arizona, full sample |
165 mothers | Unadjusted mean = 3.10 | Unadjusted mean = 2.30 | Mean difference = 0.80 | Study reported = 0.48 | Statistically significant, p= 0.01 |
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
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| Use of resources | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
6 months | Arizona sample | 180 mothers | Mean = 2.71 | Mean = 2.06 | Mean difference = 0.65 | HomVEE calculated = 4.32 | Statistically significant, p =0.007 |