Title
Evaluation of a Home Visiting Program: Perspectives of Mothers
Date
2021
Author(s)
Kelsi Lowe, Diana Cartagena, and Kaitlin Gudger
Brief Type
Report
Model(s)
- Early Head Start Home-Based Option (EHS)
- Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Description
Home visiting programs provide families with an array of services that contribute to decreased infant and maternal morbidity and mortality. However, little is known as to how mothers perceive participation in home visiting programs, and questions remain regarding what improvements can be made to better serve these families. The purpose of this program evaluation was to assess mothers’ perceived benefits and barriers to participation in established home visiting and outreach programs at Child Developmental Resources (CDR) in Williamsburg, Virginia. The program evaluation was a descriptive project consisting of 30-minute telephone interviews. Participants included 23 English- speaking mothers enrolled in CDR programs. Maternal demographics and perception of benefits/barriers were measured. Descriptive statistics were performed to describe sample demographics and outcome variables. Overall, most mothers perceived CDR programs as beneficial and were very satisfied with the services; however, a few changes could be made to improve programs and combat barriers to participation. Potential alternatives to supplement programs were suggested including the use of mobile technology in the participant’s home. (author abstract)
Data Collection Methods
- Interviews
- Surveys or questionnaires
Status
Finished
For More Information
Lowe, K., Cartagena, D., & Gudger, K. (2021). Evaluation of a home visiting program: Perspectives of mothers. Home Healthcare Now, 39(2), 91-98. https://doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000000948
Author Contact Information:
Kaitlin Gudger
kgudger@odu.edu
Topics
- Participant Recruitment, Retention, Engagement, and Dosage