How does health visiting in the first year of life vary by family characteristics? A longitudinal analysis of administrative data DOI Creative Commons

C Bunting,

Amanda Clery,

L McGrath-Lone

et al.

Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Abstract Background The health visiting service in UK promotes the and wellbeing of families with young children comprises a universal offer (three mandated contacts between birth 12 months) additional based on need. We aimed to understand how level support received varies by family characteristics. Methods Using Community Services Data Set linked Hospital Episode Statistics, we identified 52 555 10 local authorities complete data for months April 2016 March 2020. analysed variation deprivation, child ethnicity, maternal age, adversity previous live births. Results 41 340/52 (79%) service; 63% ≥1 contact 25% ≥3 contacts. likelihood receiving was greatest whose mothers had history hospital admissions relating mental health, violence, self-harm or substance misuse (adjusted relative risk = 1.55, 95% confidence interval 1.26–1.92). Conclusions Most addition service. Policymakers commissioners should consider services can be expanded targeted more effectively ensure all receive they

Language: Английский

How does health visiting in the first year of life vary by family characteristics? A longitudinal analysis of administrative data DOI Creative Commons

C Bunting,

Amanda Clery,

L McGrath-Lone

et al.

Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Abstract Background The health visiting service in UK promotes the and wellbeing of families with young children comprises a universal offer (three mandated contacts between birth 12 months) additional based on need. We aimed to understand how level support received varies by family characteristics. Methods Using Community Services Data Set linked Hospital Episode Statistics, we identified 52 555 10 local authorities complete data for months April 2016 March 2020. analysed variation deprivation, child ethnicity, maternal age, adversity previous live births. Results 41 340/52 (79%) service; 63% ≥1 contact 25% ≥3 contacts. likelihood receiving was greatest whose mothers had history hospital admissions relating mental health, violence, self-harm or substance misuse (adjusted relative risk = 1.55, 95% confidence interval 1.26–1.92). Conclusions Most addition service. Policymakers commissioners should consider services can be expanded targeted more effectively ensure all receive they

Language: Английский

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