Developmental Monitoring and Language Promotion
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Child Development
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Knowledge of child development
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to pilot test an intervention developed to enhance parent knowledge regarding child development and encourage parents to engage in activities that promote language acquisition.
Detailed Description
Our specific aim for this proposal is to pilot test an intervention developed to enhance parent knowledge regarding child development and the home cognitive environment comprised of distribution of (1) publicly available developmental monitoring materials, (2) age and language appropriate children's books, and (3) text message reminders. Participants in this intervention will receive: (1) educational materials about child development and developmental monitoring checklists; (2) age and language appropriate picture books; and (3) two text messages per week for a 6-month period. Differences in pre- and post-intervention knowledge regarding child development and the home cognitive environment will be assessed.
Investigators
Manuel E. Jimenez, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Preferred language either English or Spanish,
- •Parent or legal guardian,
- •Age ≥ 18 years,
- •Willing to accept text messages
- •Child ≤ 20 months old
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals unable to provide consent
- •Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Knowledge of child development
Time Frame: Visit 2 (6 months)
We will ask parents to respond to questions regarding child development upon enrollment and at 6-month follow-up.Knowledge questions are based on CDC materials and evidence based screening tools.
Secondary Outcomes
- Home cognitive environment:(Visit 2 (6 months))
- Frequency Shared Reading:(Visit 2 (6 months))