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High score equals unfavorable.
Early Start (New Zealand)
Last updated: July 2014
Effects Shown in Research & Outcome Measure Details
Child Health
Outcomes Rated Moderate
Early Start (New Zealand)
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| Outcome Measure | Effect | Follow-up Timing | Sample | Sample Size | Intervention Group | Comparison Group | Group Difference | Effect Size | Statistical Significance | Outcome Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of home safety features | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | Unadjusted mean = 5.20 | Unadjusted mean = 4.90 | Mean difference = 0.30 | Study reported = 0.17 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 | Secondary | |
| Number of visits made to family doctor in past 36 months | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | Unadjusted mean = 23.50 | Unadjusted mean = 20.70 | = 2.80 | Study reported = 0.24 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 | Primary | |
| Percent attended hospital for any other reason | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 382 children | % = 68.40 | % = 74.20 | = -9.80 | Study reported = 0.13 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 | Primary | |
| Percent breastfed for six months or more | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 31.30 | % = 34.10 | = -2.80 | Study reported = -0.05 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 | Secondary | |
| Percent of children up to date with immunizations | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 92.50 | % = 91.90 | = 0.60 | Study reported = 0.24 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 | Primary | |
| Percent of children up to date with well-child checks | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 41.90 | % = 30.10 | = 11.80 | Study reported = 0.24 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 | Primary | |
| Percent with dental service | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 391 children | % = 72.30 | % = 62.80 | = 9.50 | Study reported = 0.20 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 | Secondary |
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| Outcome Measure | Outcome Measure Description | Collection Method | Properties | Outcome Type | Operations links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of home safety features |
The number of safety features present in the home including working smoke alarms; plug protectors on electric sockets; childproof latches on cupboards; locked medicine cabinet/safe storage of medicines; safe storage for poisons; hot water temperature set at 60°C or lower; fireguards for open fires, log burners, or heaters; and an escape route planned in case of fire. | Parent/caregiver report | Not applicable |
Secondary | |
Percent attended hospital for any other reason |
The percentage of children who attended the hospital for reasons other than accident/injury in the past 36 months | Review of medical records | Not applicable |
Primary | |
Percent breastfed for six months or more |
The percentage of children who were breastfed for six months or more. | Parent/caregiver report | Not applicable |
Secondary | |
Percent of children up to date with immunizations |
The percentage of children who were up to date with immunizations. | Review of medical records | Not applicable |
Primary | |
Percent of children up to date with well-child checks |
The percentage of children who were up to date with well-child checks |
Parent/caregiver report |
Not applicable |
Primary | |
Percent smoke-free home/smoke-free area |
The percentage of homes that were always smoke-free within the past 36 months | Parent/caregiver report | Not applicable |
Secondary | |
Percent with dental service |
The percentage of children enrolled to receive free dental service |
Parent/caregiver report |
Not applicable |
Secondary |
Early Start (New Zealand) – Māori subgroup
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| Outcome Measure | Effect | Follow-up Timing | Sample | Sample Size | Intervention Group | Comparison Group | Group Difference | Effect Size | Statistical Significance | Outcome Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of visits made to family doctor in past 36 months | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Tribal/Māori sample | 151 families | Unadjusted mean = 22.00 | Unadjusted mean = 23.20 | Mean difference = -1.20 | HomeVEE calculated = -0.10 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 |
Primary |
| Percent of children up to date with well-child checks | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Tribal/Māori sample | 151 families | = 0.38 | = 0.32 | Mean difference = 6.20 | HomeVEE calculated = 0.16 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 |
Primary |
| Percent with dental service | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Tribal/Māori sample | 151 families | = 0.68 | = 0.60 | Mean difference = 8.40 | HomeVEE calculated = 0.22 | Not statistically significant, p > 0.05 |
Secondary |
Show Outcome Measure Summary
| Outcome Measure | Outcome Measure Description | Collection Method | Properties | Outcome Type | Operations links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Percent of children up to date with well-child checks |
The percentage of children who were up to date with well-child checks |
Parent/caregiver report |
Not applicable |
Primary | |
Percent with dental service |
The percentage of children enrolled to receive free dental service |
Parent/caregiver report |
Not applicable |
Secondary |