Physical and psychosocial health Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
This trial will test four service delivery models:
1. The Control Model (EXIST)
2. The Primary Health Care Model (PRMHLTH)
3. The Recreation Coordination Model (REC)
4. The Comprehensive Model (COMP)
Sponsors
University of Alberta (Canada)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participant families will: 1. Have received low-income assistance (Income Support [IS] or Alberta Child Health Benefit [ACHB]) continuously for over 12 months 2. Have a child or children between zero and 18 years of age, either sex 3. Reside in designated geographic areas that serves many low-income families, and 4. Be able to provide signed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Potential study participants will be excluded: 1. If they refuse to give informed consent to be interviewed 2. If they are unable to read and write English and an appropriate translator is not available 3. If they have plans to move outside the regions, or 4. If they are unwilling to participate for the entire follow-up period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increased linkages between low-income families and established services in their communities. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Characteristics of linkages between families and services 2. Costs to service systems 3. Adult physical health 4. Adult psychosocial health 5. Child physical health 6. Child psychosocial health | — |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed