A pilot study on the awareness building program on common neurodevelopmental disorders for ASHA workers.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Ann Mary Antony
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Study will find out the pre and post knowledge of the ASHA workers and the validity of the Module.
Overview
Brief Summary
The pilot study aims to assess the feasibility of an awareness-building program on common neurodevelopmental disorders for ASHA workers. It involves developing and validating a training module and questionnaire in Kannada to enhance their knowledge of Autism, ADHD, and IDD. 30 ASHA workers from Hebri community health center will be selected through convenience sampling. The study includes pre and post-assessments to evaluate the knowledge gained. The research highlights the need for early detection of developmental issues in children and the crucial role of ASHA workers in rural health systems. The lack of awareness and limited access to trained professionals contribute to delays in diagnosis and care. By equipping frontline workers with structured and validated tools, the program seeks to bridge these gaps. Ethical guidelines will be strictly followed, and potential risks minimized by flexible scheduling, emotional support, and participant consent. The study is self-sponsored.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Female
Inclusion Criteria
- •Working as ASHA workers in Udupi District under Hebri Community Health Centre(CHC)
- •Person who gives consent to participate in the present study
- •Minimum of one year experience in the field.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Person who does not give consent for the study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Study will find out the pre and post knowledge of the ASHA workers and the validity of the Module.
Time Frame: Study will find out the pre and post knowledge of the ASHA workers and the validity of the Module and it takes 1 year .
Secondary Outcomes
- Acceptability and feasibility of the training program among ASHA workers(POST assessment after the training session; participation rate recorded at the end of the training day)
Investigators
Ann Mary Antony
Kasturba Medical College,Manipal