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CHI St. Joseph’s Children partnered with the University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis (ISR/CARA) to conduct a long-term randomized controlled trial, the gold standard of research, to study the outcomes of home visiting for families and children in New Mexico.
The aim of the study is to examine the effects of the CHI St. Joseph’s Children’s home visiting program on various outcomes including child development, maternal stress, reductions in child maltreatment, child health, positive parenting practices, and reductions in juvenile delinquency and crime.
CHI St. Joseph’s Children partnered with the University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis (ISR/CARA) to conduct a long-term randomized controlled trial, the gold standard of research, to study the outcomes of home visiting for families and children in New Mexico.
The aim of the study is to examine the effects of the CHI St. Joseph’s Children’s home visiting program on various outcomes including child development, maternal stress, reductions in child maltreatment, child health, positive parenting practices, and reductions in juvenile delinquency and crime.
CHI St. Joseph’s Children partnered with the University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis (ISR/CARA) to conduct a long-term randomized controlled trial, the gold standard of research, to study the outcomes of home visiting for families and children in New Mexico.
The aim of the study is to examine the effects of the CHI St. Joseph’s Children’s home visiting program on various outcomes including child development, maternal stress, reductions in child maltreatment, child health, positive parenting practices, and reductions in juvenile delinquency and crime.
Initial Findings
6-months and 12-months Findings
Initial research has focused on outcomes at 6 and 12-months using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), a developmental screening tool that assesses five domains of child development: Communication, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Problem Solving, and Personal Social.
At the 12-months mark, children whose parents were in the program demonstrated better development in each area than children who were not in the program. We found similar effects at 6-months, suggesting the benefits are lasting longer.
Initial research has focused on outcomes at 6 and 12-months using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), a developmental screening tool that assesses five domains of child development: Communication, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Problem Solving, and Personal Social.
At the 12-months mark, children whose parents were in the program demonstrated better development in each area than children who were not in the program. We found similar effects at 6-months, suggesting the benefits are lasting longer.
“To date, we have promising evidence of the effectiveness of the CHI SJC home visiting program in improving child development. It is important to continue to follow up with these individuals to determine longer-term outcomes.”
“To date, we have promising evidence of the effectiveness of the CHI SJC home visiting program in improving child development. It is important to continue to follow up with these individuals to determine longer-term outcomes.”
“To date, we have promising evidence of the effectiveness of the CHI SJC home visiting program in improving child development. It is important to continue to follow up with these individuals to determine longer-term outcomes.”
-Paul Guerin, Ph.D., Director of the University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis (ISR/CARA)
-Paul Guerin, Ph.D., Director of the University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis (ISR/CARA)
The research team is currently examining the effects of the number of visits, the effects on other outcomes (i.e., child maltreatment and positive parenting practices), and longer-term outcomes (2-year outcomes).
The research team is currently examining the effects of the number of visits, the effects on other outcomes (i.e., child maltreatment and positive parenting practices), and longer-term outcomes (2-year outcomes).
Methodology
The University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis is conducting a long-term randomized controlled trial to study the outcomes of home visiting for families and children in New Mexico. Participants are 343 first-time parents and their child(ren) who were living in Bernalillo, Sandoval, or Valencia County in New Mexico at the time of consent. Recruitment began in October 2016 when the program was at capacity and continued for 38 months until December 2019.
The University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, Center for Applied Research and Analysis is conducting a long-term randomized controlled trial to study the outcomes of home visiting for families and children in New Mexico. Participants are 343 first-time parents and their child(ren) who were living in Bernalillo, Sandoval, or Valencia County in New Mexico at the time of consent. Recruitment began in October 2016 when the program was at capacity and continued for 38 months until December 2019.
Interviews
Study group members are interviewed when they come into the study if the baby has already been born and at birth if the mother is pregnant when they enter the study. Subsequent interviews occur at 6-months, 12-months, 18-months, 24-months, 36-months, 5-years, 8-years, 12-years, 15-years, and 18-19 years. By early 2023, 36-month interviews will be completed, and currently 5-year interviews are being conducted. The CH St. Joseph’s Children treatment group and the control group are equivalent in terms of age, race/ethnicity, education level, and marital status.
Study group members are interviewed when they come into the study if the baby has already been born and at birth if the mother is pregnant when they enter the study. Subsequent interviews occur at 6-months, 12-months, 18-months, 24-months, 36-months, 5-years, 8-years, 12-years, 15-years, and 18-19 years. By early 2023, 36-month interviews will be completed, and currently 5-year interviews are being conducted. The CH St. Joseph’s Children treatment group and the control group are equivalent in terms of age, race/ethnicity, education level, and marital status.
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More about Home Visiting
Accumulating evidence shows early childhood conditions and experiences are critical to mental and physical health in adulthood (Shonkoff, 2016) and so intervening during this critical period is a major public health focus to improve long-term health outcomes. Home visiting programs provide early intervention services, such as nutrition information and activities to stimulate brain development, to families to support the skills and resources necessary for children to thrive (e.g., Sweet & Appelbaum, 2004). Given the potential for home visiting programs to improve long-term health outcomes and the allocation of substantial resources to these programs, evaluating their efficacy is critical.
Accumulating evidence shows early childhood conditions and experiences are critical to mental and physical health in adulthood (Shonkoff, 2016) and so intervening during this critical period is a major public health focus to improve long-term health outcomes. Home visiting programs provide early intervention services, such as nutrition information and activities to stimulate brain development, to families to support the skills and resources necessary for children to thrive (e.g., Sweet & Appelbaum, 2004). Given the potential for home visiting programs to improve long-term health outcomes and the allocation of substantial resources to these programs, evaluating their efficacy is critical.
Read more Research about Home Visiting!
The Effects of a Home Visiting Program in New Mexico on Child Development at 12-Month Follow-Up, 2021, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Poster, Dylan K. Richards & Paul Guerin
Child Health Outcomes: Early Childhood Development, 2021, University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Abstract, Thais M. Schwartz, Dylan K. Richards, & Paul Guerin
Presentation: A Home Visiting Program Reduces Attitudes Related to Harsh and Neglectful Parenting, 2021, American Public Health Association (APHA) Poster, Dylan K. Richards, Thais M. Schwartz, Matthew R. Pearson, Evelyn G. Olmos, & Paul Guerin
Abstract: A Home Visiting Program Reduces Attitudes Related to Harsh and Neglectful Parenting, 2021, American Public Health Association (APHA) Abstract, Dylan K. Richards, Thais M. Schwartz, Matthew R. Pearson, Evelyn G. Olmos, & Paul Guerin
Catholic Health Initiatives St. Joseph’s Children Home Visiting Program Implementation Review, April 2015, Paul Guerin, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research
The Effects of a Home Visiting Program in New Mexico on Child Development at 12-Month Follow-Up, 2021, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Poster, Dylan K. Richards & Paul Guerin
Child Health Outcomes: Early Childhood Development, 2021, University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Abstract, Thais M. Schwartz, Dylan K. Richards, & Paul Guerin
Presentation: A Home Visiting Program Reduces Attitudes Related to Harsh and Neglectful Parenting, 2021, American Public Health Association (APHA) Poster, Dylan K. Richards, Thais M. Schwartz, Matthew R. Pearson, Evelyn G. Olmos, & Paul Guerin
Abstract: A Home Visiting Program Reduces Attitudes Related to Harsh and Neglectful Parenting, 2021, American Public Health Association (APHA) Abstract, Dylan K. Richards, Thais M. Schwartz, Matthew R. Pearson, Evelyn G. Olmos, & Paul Guerin
Catholic Health Initiatives St. Joseph’s Children Home Visiting Program Implementation Review, April 2015, Paul Guerin, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Institute for Social Research