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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
PubMed
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.