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Newborn Health Information Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Infant, Newborn
Interventions
Behavioral: DVD/Video
Registration Number
NCT00820677
Lead Sponsor
University of Rochester
Brief Summary

This is a randomized, controlled trial to test the use of an educational video during the newborn well-child visit. Parents who watch the video during their medical visit will be compared to those parents who receive traditional paper handouts. Measures obtained at baseline and 2-week follow-up include knowledge of infant development, self-efficacy with infant care, and problem-solving skills.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
137
Inclusion Criteria
  • Baby's first visit to the pediatric office
Exclusion Criteria
  • Baby > 1 month old
  • Parent/Caregiver < 18yrs old
  • Inability to understand English
  • No access to a working telephone

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
DVD/VideoDVD/VideoParents of newborns in the experimental group attending their first baby visit will be shown a video about newborn care.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Knowledge of Infant Development2 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Rochester

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Rochester, New York, United States

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