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Model(s): Preparing for Life—Home Visiting
Study design characteristics contributing to rating
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | High |
Not established on race/ethnicity and SES in the analyzed sample; outcome(s) not feasible to assess at baseline |
No |
Yes |
Notes from the review of this manuscript
Information to demonstrate equivalence of the intervention and comparison groups was based on correspondence with the author.