Mersky, J. P., Janczewski, C. E., Plummer Lee, C., Gilbert, R. M., McAtee, C., & Yasin, T. (2021). Home visiting effects on breastfeeding and bedsharing in a low-income sample. [Study 1.] Health Education & Behavior, 48(4), 488–495. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198120964197.
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | High |
Established on SES; not established on race/ethnicity in the analyzed sample; outcome(s) not feasible to assess at baseline |
No |
Yes |
Notes from the review of this manuscript
The manuscript describes two studies: a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and a non-experimental comparison group design (NED). This review addresses the findings of the RCT. The review of the NED is addressed under Mersky et al. (2021; Study 2). Information used to assess equivalence of the intervention and comparison groups is based on correspondence with the author.