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

Description

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.

Conditions

Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Maltreatment

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Early Childhood Practitioner's Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect-iLookOut

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

Condition
Child Abuse
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Hershey

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility
  • * Younger than 18 years of age

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,

Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine

Study Record Dates

2028-12-31