Sustained Effects of High Participation in an Early Intervention for Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infants.

Hill, Jennifer L.; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne; Waldfogel, Jane

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ERIC Number: EJ678201

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Publication Date: 2003

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Sustained Effects of High Participation in an Early Intervention for Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infants.

Hill, Jennifer L.; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne; Waldfogel, Jane

Developmental Psychology, v39 n4 p730-44 Jul 2003

Estimated effects of high participation in Infant Health and Development Program targeting low-birth-weight (LBW) premature infants. Found that at age 8, effects of attending more than 400 days on scores on the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children Full and Verbal Scales was 7 to 10 points. Effects were 14 points for heavier LBW infants and 8 points for lighter LBW infants. Effects were higher than traditional intention-to-treat estimates. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Birth Weight, Child Care, Child Care Effects, Comparative Analysis, Early Intervention, Infants, Participation, Premature Infants, Program Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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