Trial Outcomes & Findings for Nurse-Family Partnership Impact Evaluation in South Carolina (NCT NCT03360539)

NCT ID: NCT03360539

Last Updated: 2025-12-12

Results Overview

Composite of at least one of: small for gestational (SGA), or low birth weight (LBW) less than 2500 grams, preterm birth (PTB) less than 37 weeks' gestation (obstetric estimate), or perinatal mortality (fetal death at or after 20 weeks of gestation or mortality in the first 7 days of life).

Recruitment status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

5670 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0-7 days after index birth; vital records, mortality records, and fetal death records

Results posted on

2025-12-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Control
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Overall Study
STARTED
3806
1864
Overall Study
Participants matched to index birth or index fetal death
3319
1647
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3295
1637
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
511
227

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3319 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Control
n=1647 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Total
n=4966 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Region of Enrollment
United States
3319 participants
n=3319 Participants
1647 participants
n=1647 Participants
4966 participants
n=4966 Participants
Highest education level
Less than high school diploma
750 Participants
n=3305 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
358 Participants
n=1641 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
1108 Participants
n=4946 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Age, Customized
Age in years · 15-18 years
605 Participants
n=3319 Participants
290 Participants
n=1647 Participants
895 Participants
n=4966 Participants
Age, Customized
Age in years · 19-24
1814 Participants
n=3319 Participants
905 Participants
n=1647 Participants
2719 Participants
n=4966 Participants
Age, Customized
Age in years · 25-34
806 Participants
n=3319 Participants
418 Participants
n=1647 Participants
1224 Participants
n=4966 Participants
Age, Customized
Age in years · 35+
94 Participants
n=3319 Participants
34 Participants
n=1647 Participants
128 Participants
n=4966 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3319 Participants
n=3319 Participants
1647 Participants
n=1647 Participants
4966 Participants
n=4966 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=3319 Participants
0 Participants
n=1647 Participants
0 Participants
n=4966 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race and Ethnicity · Asian, Indigenous, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
44 Participants
n=3118 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
12 Participants
n=1530 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
56 Participants
n=4648 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race and Ethnicity · Hispanic
173 Participants
n=3118 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
95 Participants
n=1530 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
268 Participants
n=4648 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race and Ethnicity · More than once race reported, non-Hispanic
97 Participants
n=3118 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
45 Participants
n=1530 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
142 Participants
n=4648 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race and Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic Black
1713 Participants
n=3118 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
852 Participants
n=1530 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
2565 Participants
n=4648 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race and Ethnicity · Non-Hispanic White
1091 Participants
n=3118 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
526 Participants
n=1530 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
1617 Participants
n=4648 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Highest education level
High school diploma or equivalent
1187 Participants
n=3305 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
561 Participants
n=1641 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
1748 Participants
n=4946 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Highest education level
Some college, less than bachelor's degree
1121 Participants
n=3305 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
592 Participants
n=1641 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
1713 Participants
n=4946 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Highest education level
Bachelor's degree or higher
247 Participants
n=3305 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
130 Participants
n=1641 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
377 Participants
n=4946 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Economic conditions at time of enrollment
Received at least one social service program
2133 Participants
n=3255 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
1076 Participants
n=1610 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
3209 Participants
n=4865 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Economic conditions at time of enrollment
Worked for pay
1753 Participants
n=3318 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
867 Participants
n=1646 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
2620 Participants
n=4964 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Economic conditions at time of enrollment
Lived with parents
1439 Participants
n=3317 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
729 Participants
n=1645 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
2168 Participants
n=4962 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Economic conditions at time of enrollment
Experienced housing insecurity
549 Participants
n=3314 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
287 Participants
n=1643 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
836 Participants
n=4957 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Received mental health treatment in last year
458 Participants
n=3316 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
221 Participants
n=221 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
679 Participants
n=3537 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
High stress
2161 Participants
n=3274 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
1073 Participants
n=1625 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
3234 Participants
n=4899 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
Depressive symptoms
635 Participants
n=3294 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
305 Participants
n=1641 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.
940 Participants
n=4935 Participants • Row population differs due to missing/non-reported values.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-7 days after index birth; vital records, mortality records, and fetal death records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Composite of at least one of: small for gestational (SGA), or low birth weight (LBW) less than 2500 grams, preterm birth (PTB) less than 37 weeks' gestation (obstetric estimate), or perinatal mortality (fetal death at or after 20 weeks of gestation or mortality in the first 7 days of life).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1647 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3319 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Composite Birth Outcome
430 Participants
892 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims or hospital discharge data

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Composite of at least one health care encounter or mortality associated with International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes indicating either major injury, or, concern for abuse or neglect for the participant's index child(ren).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Whose Child Experienced a Major Injury or Concern for Abuse or Neglect
438 Participants
901 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: within 21 months after index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Having a subsequent birth within the first 21 months of the index birth

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Inter-birth Interval of < 21 Months
199 Participants
363 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Infant birth weight below the 10th percentile for infants of the same gestational age

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Infant Born Small for Gestational Age (SGA)
265 Participants
553 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Infant birth weight above the 90th percentile for infants of the same gestational age

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Infant Born Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
95 Participants
166 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with an infant born with a birth weight of less than 2500 grams.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Infant Born With Low Birth Weight (LBW)
219 Participants
436 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with an infant born with a birth weight of less than 1500 grams.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Infant With Very Low Birth Weight
48 Participants
78 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

A continuous measure of infant birth weight (grams)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Birth Weight (Continuous)
3095.7 grams
Standard Deviation 38.1
3085.2 grams
Standard Deviation 609.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Infant born before 37 weeks' gestation (obstetric estimate)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Preterm Birth
190 Participants
379 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with an infant born before 28 weeks' gestation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Extremely Preterm Birth
16 Participants
32 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Gestational age at birth in weeks (continuous)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Gestational Age at Birth
38.1 weeks
Standard Deviation 2.3
38.2 weeks
Standard Deviation 2.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 1 week after index birth; mortality records and fetal death records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Fetal death at or after 20 weeks of gestation or mortality in the first 7 days of life

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1647 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3319 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Perinatal Mortality
10 Participants
27 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, those who experienced an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Infant admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for at least one night

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1497 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3046 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a NICU Admission of at Least Overnight
128 Participants
241 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Assisted ventilation immediately after delivery, assisted ventilation for more than six hours, seizure, receipt of surfactant replacement therapy, and receipt of antibiotics for suspected sepsis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1647 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Neonatal Morbidity
144 Participants
328 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants experiencing a cesarean delivery for their index birth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Cesarean Delivery
530 Participants
1015 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; hospital discharge

Population: The analysis population for this outcome includes participants who matched to an index birth in claims data.

Severe acute maternal morbidity as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1694 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3464 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Severe Acute Maternal Morbidity
23 Participants
56 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within one year after index birth; mortality records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants experiencing all-cause mortality within one year postpartum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Maternal Mortality
1 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within two years after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants experiencing neonatal abstinence disorder (NAS) or maternal drug/substance abuse in the first two years postpartum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Disorder (NAS) or Maternal Drug/Substance Abuse
367 Participants
708 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 2 years after index birth; Medicaid claims, mortality records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Includes any ICD code for healthcare encounter associated with experiencing violence or mortality associated with homicide based on ICD code

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Violence or Homicide
27 Participants
55 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 weeks after index birth; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with a postpartum visit in first 12 weeks after an index birth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1616 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3261 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Postpartum Visit
1038 Participants
2079 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

With adequacy defined using the Adequacy of Prenatal Care Utilization Index (APNCU), where prenatal care began by the 4th month and at least 80% of recommended visits were attended

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1522 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3065 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received Adequate Prenatal Care
1283 Participants
2572 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of emergency department visits during pregnancy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1522 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3065 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Emergency Department Visits During Pregnancy
2.0 number of visits
Standard Deviation 2.5
2.1 number of visits
Standard Deviation 2.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; Medicaid claims and dental records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with a dental visit during pregnancy (preventive or treatment).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1522 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3065 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Dental Visit During Pregnancy
275 Participants
625 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 18-22 weeks gestation during index pregnancy. Assessed at index birth using Medicaid claims.

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with an ultrasound (anatomy scan) at 18-22 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1522 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3065 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Ultrasound at 18-22 Weeks
1134 Participants
2293 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At index birth; Medicaid claims

Our original prenatal screening outcome variable included the obstetric panel: Rhesus-D (DRh), red blood cell (RBC) antibody screen, complete blood count (CBC), urine culture, urinalysis; sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, chlamydia if \<25, gonorrhea if \<25); Group B strep screening, and glucose screening. However, since most participants had already completed their first prenatal visit prior to enrolling in the trial (when many of these tests are performed), it was not appropriate to include first-visit tests as outcomes. We therefore modified the outcome to instead use three clinically relevant measures that could occur after enrollment: glucose screening, Group B strep screening, and Tdap vaccination. These outcomes are reported as they appear in the published papers.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 24-28 weeks' gestation of index pregnancy; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Received a glucose screen at 24-28 weeks' gestation. Note: Our original prenatal screening outcome variable included the obstetric panel (D \[Rh\], RBC antibody screen, CBC, urine culture, urinalysis), STI screenings (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, chlamydia if \<25, gonorrhea if \<25), Group B strep screening, and glucose screening. However, since most participants had already completed their first prenatal visit prior to enrolling in the trial (when many of these tests are performed), it was not appropriate to include first-visit tests as outcomes. We therefore modified the outcome to instead use three clinically relevant measures that could occur after enrollment: glucose screening, Group B strep screening, and Tdap vaccination. These outcomes are reported as they appear in the published papers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1502 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3028 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received a Gestational Diabetes Test (24-28 Weeks)
869 Participants
1747 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 27-36 weeks' gestation of index pregnancy; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Received Tdap vaccination at 27-36 weeks' gestation. Our original prenatal screening outcome variable included the obstetric panel (D \[Rh\], RBC antibody screen, CBC, urine culture, urinalysis), STI screenings (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, chlamydia if \<25, gonorrhea if \<25), Group B strep screening, and glucose screening. However, since most participants had already completed their first prenatal visit prior to enrolling in the trial (when many of these tests are performed), it was not appropriate to include first-visit tests as outcomes. We therefore modified the outcome to instead use three clinically relevant measures that could occur after enrollment: glucose screening, Group B strep screening, and Tdap vaccination. These outcomes are reported as they appear in the published papers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1347 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=2723 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Tdap Vaccination (27-36 Weeks)
446 Participants
914 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 35-37 weeks' gestation of index pregnancy; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Received Group B streptococcus test at 35-37 weeks' gestation. Note: Our original prenatal screening outcome variable included the obstetric panel (D \[Rh\], RBC antibody screen, CBC, urine culture, urinalysis), STI screenings (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, chlamydia if \<25, gonorrhea if \<25), Group B strep screening, and glucose screening. However, since most participants had already completed their first prenatal visit prior to enrolling in the trial (when many of these tests are performed), it was not appropriate to include first-visit tests as outcomes. We therefore modified the outcome to instead use three clinically relevant measures that could occur after enrollment: glucose screening, Group B strep screening, and Tdap vaccination. These outcomes are reported as they appear in the published papers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=885 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=1807 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Group B Streptococcus Test (35-37 Weeks)
602 Participants
1150 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy or 60 days postpartum; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Diagnosis for depression/anxiety/stress reaction or antidepressant prescription or outpatient mental health visit

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Mental Health Diagnosis or Outpatient Treatment
543 Participants
1048 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy or 60 days postpartum; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with a diagnosis of depression/anxiety/stress reaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Diagnosis of Depression/Anxiety/Stress Reaction
491 Participants
937 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy or 60 days postpartum; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with an antidepressant prescription.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Antidepressant Prescription
216 Participants
435 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy or 60 days postpartum; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants with at least one outpatient mental health visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Outpatient Mental Health Visit
76 Participants
165 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 120 days of treatment initiation; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Second antidepressant prescription or outpatient mental health visit within 120 days of treatment initiation ("acute phase")

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Mental Health Treatment Follow up
142 Participants
292 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy or 12 months postpartum; Hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Based on all-listed diagnoses (i.e. primary or secondary) for depression/anxiety/stress reaction

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Mental Health Related Emergency/Inpatient Visit
202 Participants
459 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy or 12 months postpartum; Hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Based on all-listed diagnoses (i.e. primary or secondary) for depression/anxiety/stress reaction

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Mental Health Related Emergency/Inpatient Visits
.21 number of visits
Standard Deviation 0.83
.24 number of visits
Standard Deviation 0.89

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge, mortality records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Health care encounter or mortality associated with ICD codes indicating major injury

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Whose Child Experienced a Major Injury
430 Participants
878 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge, mortality records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Health care encounter or mortality associated with ICD codes indicating concern for abuse or neglect

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Whose Child Experienced Concern for Abuse or Neglect
66 Participants
137 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of injuries for child

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Injuries
0.3 number of injuries
Standard Deviation 0.6
0.2 number of injuries
Standard Deviation 0.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants whose child had at least one visit to the emergency department.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Whose Child Had an Emergency Department Visit
1192 Participants
2306 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Total number of child visits to the emergency department (without admission)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Child Emergency Department Visits
2.4 number of visits
Standard Deviation 2.8
2.3 number of visits
Standard Deviation 2.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Mortality records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

All-cause child mortality in first 24 months of life

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1647 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3319 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Experiencing Child Mortality
21 Participants
49 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 15 months after index birth; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants that received the recommended number of well-child visits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With Recommended Number of Well-child Visits
537 Participants
1150 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 15 months after index birth; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants whose child received at least one lead screening.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With Lead Screening
1030 Participants
2093 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 12 months after index birth; Medicaid claims

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants whose child received at least one developmental screening.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With Developmental Screening
540 Participants
1070 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims and dental records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Child receives a dental screen at least once in first 24 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Dental Visit
509 Participants
1096 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims and dental records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Share with recommended fluoride treatments received by child

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With Fluoride Treatment
570 Participants
1146 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Having a subsequent birth within the first 24 months of the index birth

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Inter-birth Interval of < 24 Months
244 Participants
474 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 15 months after index birth; vital records

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Having a subsequent birth within the first 15 months of the index birth

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With an Inter-birth Interval of < 15 Months
85 Participants
148 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 60 months after index birth; vital records

Continuous measure of inter-birth interval

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 6 weeks after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants who received any family planning-related counseling or service.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Family Planning Visit (6 Weeks)
669 Participants
1303 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 6 weeks after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Received implant, immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (IPP-LARC), long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), or sterilization and moderately effective contraception to include path, ring, diaphragm, injectables and contraceptive pills

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received a Highly or Moderately Effective Method of Contraception (6 Weeks)
512 Participants
1013 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 6 weeks after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants who received immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception in first 6 weeks postpartum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received Immediate Postpartum Long-acting Reversible Contraception (6 Weeks)
176 Participants
384 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants who received any family planning-related counseling or service in the first year postpartum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With a Family Planning Visit (1 Year)
1188 Participants
2378 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Received implant, IPP-LARC, LARC, or sterilization and moderately effective contraception to include path, ring, diaphragm, injectables and contraceptive pills

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received a Highly or Moderately Effective Method of Contraception (1 Year)
1075 Participants
2165 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants who received a postpartum intrauterine device insertion in first 12 months postpartum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received a Postpartum Intrauterine Device Insertion (1 Year)
227 Participants
476 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Months from pregnancy to first take up of family planning counseling or service

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1229 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=2470 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Time to First Take-up of Family Planning Counseling or Service
1.9 months
Standard Error 3.3
2 months
Standard Error 3.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; Medicaid claims, hospital discharge

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with missing outcome data, an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Months from discharge to first take up of highly effective contraceptive method (include implant, IPP-LARC, LARC, or sterilization)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=465 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=1016 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Time to First Take-up of Highly Effective Contraceptive Method
2.6 months
Standard Deviation 4.5
2.5 months
Standard Deviation 4.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During index pregnancy, assessed up to 42 weeks; South Carolina Department of Social Services data and birth certificate data respectively

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Number of participants who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits during pregnancy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants Who Received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Benefits
1408 Participants
2892 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; South Carolina Department of Social Services data

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Total months receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Months Receiving SNAP or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits
9.8 number of months
Standard Deviation 9.2
10.4 number of months
Standard Deviation 9.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 24 months after index birth; South Carolina Department of Social Services data

Population: Differs from randomized sample as it excludes participants with an index fetal death, who withdrew, who experienced a pregnancy loss, and who could not be matched to an index pregnancy.

Receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families at any time during a given year and having experienced at least one break in participation of four months or less that started and/or ended during the year

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Control
n=1637 Participants
Control group members have access to the standard of care and whatever other programs and services are available in the community.
Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership
n=3295 Participants
NFP is a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for low-income, first-time mothers and their families. Registered nurses begin visiting their clients as early in the pregnancy as possible, helping the mother-to-be make informed choices. The nurses continue visiting regularly until the child is two years old.
Number of Participants With SNAP or TANF Benefit Churn
174 Participants
382 Participants

Adverse Events

Treatment - Participation in Nurse Family Partnership

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 5 deaths

Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Margaret McConnell

Harvard University

Phone: 6174321232

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place