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NCT Number: NCT02225301

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Child Abuse Behavior Child Maltreatment Child Neglect

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

717-531-8521

Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Nicole Verdiglione, BA

CONTACT

[email protected]

717-531-8521 ext. 283-765

About this study

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility

Exclusion criteria

  • Younger than 18 years of age

Treatment and study plan

iLook Out for Child Abuse

Other

The online learning module is an interactive, multi-media, self-paced intervention.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in knowledge regarding reporting suspected child abuse.

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Change in attitudes regarding reporting suspected child abuse.

    Time frame: 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.

Other outcomes

  1. Evaluation of online learning module.

    Time frame: 48 months

    Participants will complete a post-intervention questionnaire evaluating various aspects of the online learning module. A sample of Phase 1 participants also repeated evaluation measures 3-6 months post-intervention.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

717-531-8778

Nicole Verdiglione, BS

CONTACT

[email protected]

717-531-8521 ext. 283-765

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Acronym: iLookOut

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
Aug 26, 2014
Registry last updated
Jan 26, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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