Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH)
Last updated: May 2013
Effects Shown in Research & Outcome Measure Details
Positive Parenting Practices
Outcomes Rated Moderate
Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH)
Show Study Effects Details
| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up Timing | Sample | Sample Size | Program Group | Comparison Group | Group Difference | Effect size | Statistical significance | Outcome Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME avoidance of restriction and punishment | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 174 mothers | Mean = 5.75 | Mean = 5.50 | Mean difference = 0.25 | Not available | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.18 | Primary |
| HOME maternal involvement with child | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 174 mothers | Mean = 3.24 | Mean = 3.19 | Mean difference = 0.05 | Not available | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.76 | Primary |
| HOME organization of environment | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 174 mothers | Mean = 4.92 | Mean = 4.84 | Mean difference = 0.09 | Not available | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.43 | Primary |
| HOME provision of appropriate play materials | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 174 mothers | Mean = 6.90 | Mean = 6.68 | Mean difference = 0.23 | Not available | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.21 | Primary |
| HOME responsivity | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 174 mothers | Mean = 9.35 | Mean = 8.88 | Mean difference = 0.47 | Study reported = 0.26 | Statistically significant, p = 0.02 | Primary |
| HOME variety in daily stimulation | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 174 mothers | Mean = 3.75 | Mean = 3.67 | Mean difference = 0.08 | Not available | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.49 | Primary |
| Household always smoke free | FavorableUnfavorableNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 208 mothers | % = 35.00 | % = 35.00 | OR = 1.00 | HomeVEE calculated = 0.00 | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.99 | Secondary |
Show Study Outcome Measure Summary
| Outcome Measure | Outcome Measure Description | Collection method | Properties | Outcome Type | Operations links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) |
The HOME assesses parenting practices and aspects of the home environment. The researchers examined the following subscales: avoidance of restriction and punishment, maternal involvement with child, organization of the environment, variety in daily stimulation, parental responsivity, and provision of appropriate play materials. | Parent/caregiver interview and observational assessment | Not reported |
Primary |