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HEALTH had strong acceptability but gaps in access and lesson delivery

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A healthcare worker in a white coat stands confidently in a residential home interior while a patient sits on a bed in the background, suggesting a home health consultation visit.
Research area:MedicinePublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthObesity, Physical Activity, Diet

What the study found

The study found that HEALTH, a home-visiting intervention embedded in Parents as Teachers, had strong acceptability but uneven accessibility and usage during COVID-19. Mothers generally reported satisfaction, but some home visitors made no referrals and many mothers did not receive all core lessons.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say these coverage findings can inform dissemination and implementation strategies to increase HEALTH coverage. They conclude that the results offer insights for implementation strategies in community settings and for service delivery during COVID-19.

What the researchers tested

The researchers conducted descriptive analyses using baseline data and home visitor documentation from the HEALTH dissemination and implementation study during COVID-19. They measured coverage using an adapted RE-AIM framework and Shengelia et al.'s access, utilization, quality, and effective coverage framework, focusing on accessibility, acceptability, and usage.

What worked and what didn't

Most mothers, 80%, reported satisfaction with HEALTH. In contrast, 67% of home visitors made at least one referral, while 33% made none, and only 26% of mothers received all 8 core HEALTH lessons. On average, 39% of all 24 lessons, 66% of the 8 core lessons, and 33% of the handouts were delivered.

What to keep in mind

The abstract describes descriptive analyses from one HEALTH study during COVID-19, so the findings are limited to that setting and time period. It does not report causal effects, and no additional limitations are described in the available summary.

Key points

  • Most mothers (80%) reported satisfaction with HEALTH.
  • 67% of home visitors made at least one referral to HEALTH, while 33% made none.
  • Only 26% of mothers received all 8 core HEALTH lessons.
  • On average, 39% of all 24 HEALTH lessons were delivered.
  • The study used adapted RE-AIM and access/utilization/quality/effective coverage frameworks.

Disclosure

Research title:
HEALTH had strong acceptability but gaps in access and lesson delivery
Authors:
Amanda Gilbert, Debra Haire‐Joshu, Alexandra B. Morshed, Cynthia D. Schwarz, Allison Kemner, Rachel G. Tabak
Institutions:
Emory University, Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis
Publication date:
2026-02-24
DOI:
10.1186/s12966-026-01896-y
OpenAlex record:
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