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Correction to: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Early Childhood Abuse Prevention Within Evidence-Based Home Visiting

M Matone1,2,3,4, K Kellom5, H Griffis5

  • 1PolicyLab, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA. matonem@email.chop.edu.

Maternal and Child Health Journal
|August 30, 2018
PubMed

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This study evaluated early childhood abuse prevention strategies in home visiting programs. Findings suggest that these programs can be effective in preventing child abuse when implemented with fidelity.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Child abuse remains a significant public health concern.
  • Evidence-based home visiting programs offer a promising avenue for prevention.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of these programs is crucial for optimizing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a mixed-methods evaluation of early childhood abuse prevention within evidence-based home visiting programs.
  • To identify facilitators and barriers to successful implementation.
  • To inform future program development and policy.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Utilized program data, surveys, and interviews with program staff and participants.
  • Employed rigorous statistical and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Home visiting programs demonstrated potential in reducing child abuse risk factors.
  • Program fidelity and staff training were key predictors of success.
  • Challenges included participant engagement and resource limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based home visiting programs can be effective in preventing early childhood abuse.
  • Sustained funding, comprehensive training, and community support are essential.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term impacts and scalability.

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