Pediatric Literacy Promotion for Latino Families by Texts and Referrals: A 3-Arm RCT.
Manuel E Jimenez, Jennifer R Hemler, Pamela Ohman Strickland et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated two strategies to enhance literacy promotion among 630 Latino caregiver-infant dyads. The study found that the LP plus text messages group had significantly higher language scores at 18 months (effect size = 0.391; adjusted P = .001) compared to the LP-only group, while the LP plus texts plus referrals group showed improved social-emotional development scores at both 9 and 18 months.
Key findings
- LP+text arm had higher language scores at 18 months (ES = 0.391; adj. P = .001) compared to LP-only.
- LP+texts+CNJ arm showed higher social-emotional development scores at 9 months (ES = 0.267; adj. P = .04) and 18 months (ES = 0.300; adj. P = .03) than LP-only.
- At 9 months, LP+texts+CNJ had higher verbal responsiveness scores (ES = 0.400; adj. P < .001) compared to LP-only.
Why it matters
Enhancing literacy promotion through effective strategies can significantly impact child development outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. Understanding these methods allows clinicians to better support relational and developmental health in pediatric care.