Hispanic or Latino
100%
Necoechea, D. M. (2007). Children at-risk for poor school readiness: The effect of an early intervention home visiting program on children and parents. Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences, 68 (6-A), 2311. (Dissertation Abstract: 2007-99230-512)
Model(s) Reviewed
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Funding Sources
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Study Design
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | Low | Established on SES, country of origin, and all outcomes. There was a statistically significant difference between groups on mother’s education, number of children younger than age 5 in the home, and number of adults in the home. The study accounted for these differences. |
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This study corrects for multiple comparisons within this domain using the Bonferonni correction. The study uses a critical p-value of 0.01.
Findings that rate moderate or high in this manuscript
Child development and school readiness
| Outcome measure | Timing of follow-up | Rating | Direction of Effect | Effect size (absolute value) | Stastical significance | Sample size | Sample description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test - Revised | 16 weeks | High | 0.02 | Not statistically significant,p = 0.88 | 51 children | Full sample | ||
| Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test - Revised | 16 weeks | High | 0.34 | Statistically significant,p < 0.01 | 51 children | Full sample | ||
| Developing Skills Checklist | 16 weeks | High | 0.03 | Not statistically significant,p = 0.89 | 51 children | Full sample |
Positive parenting practices
| Outcome measure | Timing of follow-up | Rating | Direction of Effect | Effect size (absolute value) | Stastical significance | Sample size | Sample description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent-Home Survey | 16 weeks | High | 0.87 | Statistically significant,p = 0.00 | 51 mothers | Full sample |
Study Participants
Fifty-two mother-child dyads were recruited from state-run preschool sites and community centers in the southeastern region of San Diego between July and September 2005. All mothers were Mexican American, 98% were Spanish speaking, and 92% were immigrants. Most mothers were married, had resided in the United States for an average of 12 years, had limited educational backgrounds, and reported annual incomes of $10,000 - $20,000. Half of the group was randomly selected to receive HIPPY services. One participant from the comparison group was unavailable for post-test assessment and was dropped from the analytic sample.
Setting
The study was conducted in San Diego, CA, which is a large urban area.
Home Visiting Services
The program group used the Spanish version of the HIPPY curriculum. Although the recommended duration is 30 weeks, and program families received treatment for the full 30 weeks, the outcomes were assessed at 15 weeks. At the 15-week point, program participants had received seven 30- to 60-minute home visits and attended eight 2- to 3-hour group meetings.
Model(s) Reviewed
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Comparison Conditions
Comparison families did not receive any of the HIPPY services, but were given priority to receive services in the following year in return for their participation in the study. Both groups also received a small stipend.
This study included participants from the following locations:
- California