iLookOut for Child Abuse -Online Learning Module for Early Childcare Providers

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Child Abuse; Child Maltreatment; Child Neglect
• Interventions: Other: iLook Out for Child Abuse

• Registration Number: NCT02225301
• Lead Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2014-08-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-08-25
• Study First Posted: 2014-08-26
• Study Start: 2014-11-01
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-27
• Primary Completion: 2028-12-31
• Study Completion: 2028-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35000

Inclusion Criteria

• Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility

Exclusion Criteria

• Younger than 18 years of age

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
iLook Out for Child Abuse	iLook Out for Child Abuse	The online learning module is an interactive, multi-media, self-paced intervention.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine; 🇺🇸 Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States