Duke University · Social ScienceCenter for Community Navigation and Child Development
Kenneth A Dodge · Durham, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Kenneth A. Dodge's research focuses on improving early childhood outcomes through a community-based approach known as Community Navigation. This system connects families with tailored resources and support through nurse home visits, aiming to enhance parental mental health, reduce child maltreatment, and promote positive child development. His work particularly addresses disparities faced by low-income families and families of color, making strides in public health by evaluating new interventions that foster healthy child development and equitable access to care.
child maltreatmentcommunity navigationparenting behaviorsearly child developmentdisparities in healthmaternal mental healthhome visiting programpublic healthcommunity resourcesrandomized controlled trials
Research Aims
4AIM 01Evaluate the efficacy of Community Navigation in reducing child maltreatment rates.
AIM 02Assess the impact of Community Navigation on maternal mental health and positive parenting behaviors.
AIM 03Investigate disparities in access to community resources and their effect on child development outcomes.
AIM 04Test mechanisms through which Community Navigation improves early child development and reduces disparities.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysiscommunity engagementrandomized controlled trialsfamily assessmentpsychosocial interventionnurse home visitingintervention designstatistical modelingsurvey methodologyprogram evaluation
Output against the department
Publications620top 5% of dept.4th of 77
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Citations96ktop 1% of dept.1st of 77
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