Experimenting innovative methods adapted from learning through play methodology to empower parents and care givers in rural communities, by providing information on holistic development of children in the first 1000 days of life that includes parenting, health and nutrition.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Child development; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN67740538
• Lead Sponsor: Grand Challenges Canada

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-05-01
• Study Completion: 2019-11-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 June 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 3147

Inclusion Criteria

1. Primary care givers (both father and mother) of children between 18 and 24 months
2. Secondary care giver (one) of children between 18 and 24 months

Exclusion Criteria

Parents and caregivers of children above the age of 24 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Knowledge, attitude and practice on parenting is assessed using a survey at baseline and endline.<br> 2. Anthropometric measures, growth and development is measured using the Nippising District Development Screen (NDDS) scale at baseline and endline.<br> 3. Age appropriate stimulations given by parents are reported by parents at baseline and endline.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in parenting are assessed using survey questionnaire at baseline and endline.