Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH)
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2013
Effects shown in research & outcome measure details
Positive parenting practices
Findings rated moderate
Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH)
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME avoidance of restriction and punishment | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo 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 |
| HOME maternal involvement with child | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo 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 |
| HOME organization of environment | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo 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 |
| HOME provision of appropriate play materials | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo 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 |
| HOME responsivity | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo 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 |
| HOME variety in daily stimulation | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo 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 |
| Household always smoke free | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
24 months | Sydney sample | 208 mothers | % = 35.00 | % = 35.00 | OR = 1.00 | HomeVEE calculated = 0.00 | Not Statistically significant, p = 0.99 |
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| Outcome measure | Outcome measure description | Collection method | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |