Title
Home Visiting Service Delivery and Outcomes for Depressed Mothers
Date
2014
Author(s)
Elizabeth McFarlane, Sarah Shea Crowne, Lori Burrell, and Anne Duggan
Brief Type
Journal Publication
Model(s)
- Healthy Families America (HFA)
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
- Other Models
Description
Maternal depression influences home visiting engagement and outcomes. This article describes research which found that depressed mothers may be more likely to enroll in home visiting but are less likely to participate as long or as frequently as intended by programs. The authors found evidence of moderation (i.e., changes in the direction and strength of home visiting impacts on parenting outcomes for depressed mothers), although for some outcomes only one or two studies reported findings. Positive program impacts for depressed mothers were found for parenting and child behavioral and social-emotional development. Research that illuminates pathways to outcomes for depressed mothers and other subgroups is needed to more effectively target engagement and prevention strategies that promote health for mothers and children. (author abstract)
Data Collection Methods
- Standardized assessment tools
Status
Finished
For More Information
McFarlane, E., Crowne, S. S., Burrell, L., & Duggan, A. (2014). Home visiting service delivery and outcomes for depressed mothers. Zero to Three, 34(5), 53-60.
Topics
- Participant, Family, and Program Outcomes
- Participant Recruitment, Retention, Engagement, and Dosage