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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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
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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: 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; Identifies early childhood providers' current knowledge regarding Pennsylvania law on mandated reporting of suspected child abuse; Explores the factors influencing early childhood providers' current knowledge and attitudes; 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; 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

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

Conditions
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Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Maltreatment

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: iLook Out for Child Abuse


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility Exclusion Criteria: Younger than 18 years of age

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: iLook Out for Child Abuse<br>The online learning module is an interactive, multi-media, self-paced intervention. | Other: iLook Out for Child Abuse<br>* The online learning module is an interactive, multi-media, self-paced intervention.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in knowledge regarding reporting suspected child abuse. | 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. | 48 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in attitudes regarding reporting suspected child abuse. | 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. | 48 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Child maltreatment, Child Care, Knowledge, Attitude