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Effectiveness of the Promising Neighbourhoods community program in 0-to 12-year-olds: A difference-in-difference
Mirte Boelens1, Hein Raat1, Harrie Jonkman2
1Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
SSM - Population Health
|July 21, 2022
Summary
The Promising Neighbourhoods program improved outdoor play for children aged 0-12. This community initiative showed a positive effect on one key health behavior, but no significant impact on other measured outcomes or socioeconomic disparities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Health Interventions
- Child Development
Background:
- Socioeconomic inequalities impact child health and development.
- Community-based programs are crucial for addressing these disparities.
- Evaluating such programs is essential for evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of the Promising Neighbourhoods program.
- To determine if the program enhances youth health, safety, and talent development.
- To evaluate the program's contribution to reducing socioeconomic inequalities.
Main Methods:
- A difference-in-difference design with two cross-sectional samples (2018, 2021).
- Comparison of three intervention neighborhoods with three comparator neighborhoods.
- Logistic difference-in-difference regression analyzed outcomes like outdoor play, health, and behavior.
Main Results:
- A significant positive intervention effect was observed for outdoor play (OR 0.61).
- No significant intervention effects were found for other measured outcomes.
- No differential effects were observed between children of lower and higher socioeconomic status.
Conclusions:
- The Promising Neighbourhoods program demonstrated a positive impact on children's outdoor play.
- Further research with longer follow-up is needed to fully understand the program's value.
- Continued development and evaluation of community-based initiatives are recommended.
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