Parents as First Teachers (New Zealand)

22

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2012

2

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
0-6 months
07-11 months
12-23 months
24-35 months
Favorable results from well-defined research
No favorable effects found

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The goal of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model is to provide parents with child development knowledge and parenting support. The PAT model includes home visiting, professional development, and advocacy.

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Effectiveness

Does not meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based home visiting model.

Does not meet criteria for an evidence-based home visiting model for Indigenous peoples and communities.

Extent of Evidence

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22

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2012

5

Manuscripts

Eligible for review

2

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Note: When an individual manuscript reports findings from multiple studies, HomVEE reviews each study as a distinct manuscript. In these rare instances, HomVEE counts that manuscript multiple times in this table, once for each study identified, screened, and reviewed by HomVEE.

Summary of Findings

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Favorable:
A finding showing a statistically significant impact on an outcome measure in a direction that is beneficial for children and parents.

No effect:
Findings are not statistically significant.

Unfavorable:
A finding showing a statistically significant impact on an outcome measure in a direction that may indicate potential harm to children and/or parents.

Outcomes Manuscripts Favorable Findings No Effects Findings Unfavorable Findings
Child development and school readiness View 2 Manuscripts 0 11 0
Child health View 1 Manuscript 0 10 0
Family economic self-sufficiency View 1 Manuscript 0 12 1
Linkages and referrals Not measured - - -
Maternal health View 1 Manuscript 0 1 0
Positive parenting practices View 2 Manuscripts 0 10 0
Reductions in child maltreatment Not measured - - -
Reductions in juvenile delinquency, family violence, and crime Not measured - - -

Research Characteristics

Enrollment in means-tested programs
36.20%