Child protection training for professionals to improve reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Kerryann Walsh, Elizabeth Eggins, Lorelei Hine...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35788913Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID02225301
Early Childhood Practitioner's Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect-iLookOut
Led by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Updated on 2026-01-26
35000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the impact of iLook Out for Child Abuse, an online interactive learning module designed to train early childhood professionals about reporting suspected child abuse. This study focuses on improving knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness of childcare providers regarding mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect. It aims to understand current knowledge of Pennsylvania law and the factors influencing reporting behaviors among early childhood providers. The intervention consists of the iLook Out for Child Abuse module, which is a self-paced, multi-media, interactive online program. Phase 1 was a randomized control trial using a test-retest model to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness. Phase 2 is an open-enrollment study available free of charge for childcare providers, collecting pre- and post-intervention data on the same measurements. Participants will engage with the online module and complete assessments measuring knowledge and attitudes before and after the program. The primary outcome is the change in knowledge regarding reporting suspected child abuse over 48 months, with secondary outcomes including changes in attitudes. The study is conducted without masking and follows participants for up to 48 months to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational intervention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
iLookOut for Child Abuse -Online Learning Module for Early Childcare Providers
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility
- 18 years of age or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years of age
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Treatment
Duration - Up to 48 months
Participants complete an interactive, multi-media, self-paced online learning module called iLook Out for Child Abuse to improve knowledge and attitudes regarding reporting suspected child abuse.
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
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Research Team
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Nicole Verdiglione, BS
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Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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Generalizing findings from a randomized controlled trial to a real-world study of the iLookOut, an online education program to improve early childhood care and education providers' knowledge and attitudes about reporting child maltreatment.
Chengwu Yang, Carlo Panlilio, Nicole Verdiglione...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31914147Educating early childhood care and education providers to improve knowledge and attitudes about reporting child maltreatment: A randomized controlled trial.
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