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Clinic-based intervention to promote literacy. A pilot study
R Needlman1, L E Fried, D S Morley
1Department of Pediatrics, Boston City Hospital, MA 02118.
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|August 1, 1991
Summary
Providing books to parents of at-risk children significantly boosts early literacy activities. Pediatricians can help foster early literacy environments, particularly for children facing educational challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy Development
Background:
- Parental reading is crucial for children's literacy acquisition.
- Children at risk often lack access to early literacy resources.
- Pediatric clinics can serve as intervention points for early literacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a clinic-based program promoting early book use among at-risk parents.
- To assess the impact of book provision on parent-child reading activities.
- To identify factors influencing engagement in early literacy behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A clinic-based intervention provided waiting room readers, literacy guidance, and books.
- Seventy-nine parents of children aged 6-60 months were interviewed post-intervention.
- Statistical analysis, including odds ratios, examined the association between book receipt and reading activities.
Main Results:
- Parents who received books were significantly more likely to engage in reading with their children (OR, 4.05).
- This effect was more pronounced in parents receiving Aid to Families With Dependent Children (OR, 7.8).
- Book provision was associated with looking at books being a favorite activity.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric interventions can effectively encourage early book use in families.
- Providing books in clinics is a feasible strategy to enhance early literacy environments.
- Targeted support is vital for high-risk populations to mitigate school failure risks.