Child Abuse, Child Maltreatment, Child Neglect
Conditions
Keywords
Child maltreatment, Child Care, Knowledge, Attitude
Brief summary
Phase 1 was a randomized control trial that used a test-retest model to evaluate the impact of iLook Out for Child Abuse, an online, interactive learning module about reporting suspected child abuse. Delivered via a learning management system to early childhood professionals who work with infants and young children, this study assessed iLookOut's effect on 1) knowledge about reporting suspected child abuse; 2) attitudes toward reporting suspected child abuse; and 3) preparedness to protect children at risk. Findings from Phase 1 were that iLookOut will improved knowledge, changed attitudes, and increase self-reported preparedness of early childhood providers to report suspected child abuse. Phase 2 of this trial is an open-enrollment study that records pre-/post- data on the same measurements as Phase 1, and is available for use (free of charge) for all childcare providers in Pennsylvania at https://www.ilookoutforchildabuse.com.
Detailed description
Despite their daily interactions with young children, little research has been conducted into early childhood professionals' (ECPs') knowledge of, and attitudes towards, reporting of child abuse/neglect. This study: 1. Evaluates the effectiveness of the online learning module, iLook Out for Child Abuse, created to train and inform early childhood providers about reporting suspected child abuse; 2. Identifies early childhood providers' current knowledge regarding Pennsylvania law on mandated reporting of suspected child abuse; 3. Explores the factors influencing early childhood providers' current knowledge and attitudes; 4. Evaluates the impact of an online educational program on early childhood providers' knowledge, attitudes, and patterns of decision-making regarding mandated reporting of suspected child abuse; 5. To explores the factors influencing the impact of an online educational program on early childhood providers' knowledge and attitudes regarding mandated reporting of suspected child abuse
Interventions
The online learning module is an interactive, multi-media, self-paced intervention.
Sponsors
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility
Exclusion criteria
* Younger than 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in knowledge regarding reporting suspected child abuse. | 48 months | Participants will complete pre- and post-intervention measures regarding reporting suspected child abuse. A sample of Phase 1 participants also repeated knowledge measures 3-6 months post-intervention. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in attitudes regarding reporting suspected child abuse. | 48 months | Participants will complete pre- and post-intervention measures to assess attitudes regarding reporting suspected child abuse. A sample of Phase 1 participants also repeated attitudinal measures 3-6 months post-intervention. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
CONTACTNicole Verdiglione, BS
CONTACTBenjamin H Levi, MD PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORBenjamin H Levi, MD PhD
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed