A Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) I
- Conditions
- Child Abuse
- Registration Number
- NCT00507299
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Brief Summary
This study aims to enhance pediatric primary care to make it more responsive to psychosocial needs facing many families. We hypothesized that by identifying and addressing certain problems, such as depressed mothers, parental drug use, and domestic violence, we would help decrease child abuse and neglect.
- Detailed Description
This study aims to enhance pediatric primary care to make it more responsive to psychosocial needs facing many families. We hypothesized that by identifying and addressing certain problems, such as depressed mothers, parental drug use, and domestic violence, we would help decrease child abuse and neglect.
The first step was to train pediatric residents on the importance of addressing the targeted problems. Then, we developed a brief screening tool to use when children under six years came in for the regular checkups. Parents would complete this while waiting for their doctor. Finally, the doctor and/or social worker would try address any problems the parent identified.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 660
- Child 0 - 5 years
- Family English speaking
- Parent agrees to participate
- Child in foster care
- Another child in the family already enrolled
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduced child abuse and neglect 2002 - 2005 Reports to Child Protective Services
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improved resident attitudes and behavior regarding psychosocial problems. 2002 - 2005 Self-reported thinking and behavior regarding addressing targeted problems
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Maryland, Baltimore
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States
University of Maryland, Baltimore🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States