Altfeld, S. (2002). The Chicago Doula Project evaluation final report. Chicago, IL: The Ounce of Prevention Fund.
Study design characteristics contributing to rating
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-experimental comparison group design | Not Applicable |
Not established on race; not established on SES; not established on outcome measures assessable at baseline. |
Yes |
Not assessed in manuscripts reviewed under Handbook of Procedures and Standards, Version 1 |
Notes from the review of this manuscript
Parents in the treatment condition might have also received services from the Parents Too Soon home visiting program, so the effects could not be attributed solely to HealthConnect One’s Community-Based Doula Program.