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NHSA Dialog
A Research-to-Practice Journal for the Early Childhood Field
Volume 13, 2010 - Issue 3
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Protecting Young Children: Identifying Family Substance Use and Risks in the Home

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Pages 168-184 | Published online: 20 Jul 2010
 

Abstract

This study examines the usefulness of a screening process implemented in the context of a Head Start home visit and compares families who screened positive for substance abuse with those who did not on an array of child and family indicators important for healthy child development. The sample included 1,105 low-income families with preschool-age children enrolled in Head Start programs. Families were interviewed using the Family Map, an interview tool used to screen on a wide range of areas important for healthy child development. Children identified as having a positive screen for family problems with alcohol and other drugs (9.1%) were more likely to be at risk on 10 of 11 additional areas assessed.

Notes

aOne hundred sixty-two families could not be classified based on AOD risk.

*p <.05.

aStatistical tests based on chi-square statistics.

bStatistical tests based on t-test statistics.

*p <.05.

**p <.01.

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