A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study
Abstract Background In India, approximately 3.5 million children are affected by Developmental Delay (DD), often stemming from preterm births. These delays contribute to neurological and motor development delays, placing a significant financial burden on families. Maternal unemployment rates are als...
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| author | Vadivelan Kanniappan Prakash Muthuperumal P. Venkataraman Anuradha Murugesan Balaji Chinnasami Manikumar Muthiah Subramanian Sethuraman Abishek J. R. Shrisruthi Suresh Murali Krishnan Nambirajan Angeline Grace G. Veeragoudhaman T. S. Kuberan Deivasigamani |
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| description | Abstract Background In India, approximately 3.5 million children are affected by Developmental Delay (DD), often stemming from preterm births. These delays contribute to neurological and motor development delays, placing a significant financial burden on families. Maternal unemployment rates are also elevated in such cases. Delayed Developmental Milestones identification, often due to a lack of parental awareness, further compounds these challenges. This study introduces a multiphasic approach aimed at educating antenatal women on monitoring neurological maturation, with the overarching objective of assessing the effectiveness of a targeted multi-method parental education intervention in improving parents’ knowledge and early detection of developmental disorders in early childhood. Methods Antenatal women will be assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention group will undergo specialized training in a multiphasic study, while the control group will receive routine care. A meticulously developed intervention module for early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders will empower mothers to monitor their newborns for potential deficits. Outcomes will be assessed through questionnaires, analyzing knowledge improvement and early identification of DD using statistical methods such as chi-square tests. The study involves three phases: preparatory, implementation, and evaluation, aiming to empower mothers to detect developmental concerns early and improve maternal awareness of child development. The study was approved by the SRM Institutional Ethical Committee with the reference number 8688/IEC/2023. Discussion This study will identify DD and improve parental awareness by providing tools for early detection thereby empowers parents to identify developmental concerns early. The study supports policy goals to reduce the burden of DD, enhance early intervention, and improve long-term outcomes for children. It is anticipated that this intervention will complement existing health policies, contributing to better child health and developmental outcomes in India. Trial registration Trail is registered under Clinical Trails Registry - India (CTRI/2024/04/065008) registered on 01 April 2024. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fc77739d26654c7e9d0a8c20a9fda46c2025-01-12T12:09:01ZengBMCArchives of Public Health2049-32582025-01-018311810.1186/s13690-024-01495-yA protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional studyVadivelan Kanniappan0Prakash Muthuperumal1P. Venkataraman2Anuradha Murugesan3Balaji Chinnasami4Manikumar Muthiah5Subramanian Sethuraman6Abishek J. R.7Shrisruthi Suresh8Murali Krishnan Nambirajan9Angeline Grace G.10Veeragoudhaman T. S.11Kuberan Deivasigamani12SRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologySchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Medical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Pediatrics, , Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre,SRM Institute of Science and TechnologySRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologySmrthi Health CareSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologySRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyPublic Health Consultant, Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of EpidemiologyDepartment of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and HospitalSRM College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyCommunity Medicine, ESIC Medical College & HospitalAbstract Background In India, approximately 3.5 million children are affected by Developmental Delay (DD), often stemming from preterm births. These delays contribute to neurological and motor development delays, placing a significant financial burden on families. Maternal unemployment rates are also elevated in such cases. Delayed Developmental Milestones identification, often due to a lack of parental awareness, further compounds these challenges. This study introduces a multiphasic approach aimed at educating antenatal women on monitoring neurological maturation, with the overarching objective of assessing the effectiveness of a targeted multi-method parental education intervention in improving parents’ knowledge and early detection of developmental disorders in early childhood. Methods Antenatal women will be assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention group will undergo specialized training in a multiphasic study, while the control group will receive routine care. A meticulously developed intervention module for early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders will empower mothers to monitor their newborns for potential deficits. Outcomes will be assessed through questionnaires, analyzing knowledge improvement and early identification of DD using statistical methods such as chi-square tests. The study involves three phases: preparatory, implementation, and evaluation, aiming to empower mothers to detect developmental concerns early and improve maternal awareness of child development. The study was approved by the SRM Institutional Ethical Committee with the reference number 8688/IEC/2023. Discussion This study will identify DD and improve parental awareness by providing tools for early detection thereby empowers parents to identify developmental concerns early. The study supports policy goals to reduce the burden of DD, enhance early intervention, and improve long-term outcomes for children. It is anticipated that this intervention will complement existing health policies, contributing to better child health and developmental outcomes in India. Trial registration Trail is registered under Clinical Trails Registry - India (CTRI/2024/04/065008) registered on 01 April 2024.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-024-01495-yNeurological maturationDevelopment delayEarly interventionsResponsive parenting |
| spellingShingle | Vadivelan Kanniappan Prakash Muthuperumal P. Venkataraman Anuradha Murugesan Balaji Chinnasami Manikumar Muthiah Subramanian Sethuraman Abishek J. R. Shrisruthi Suresh Murali Krishnan Nambirajan Angeline Grace G. Veeragoudhaman T. S. Kuberan Deivasigamani A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study Archives of Public Health Neurological maturation Development delay Early interventions Responsive parenting |
| title | A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study |
| title_full | A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study |
| title_fullStr | A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study |
| title_short | A protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder – multisite interventional study |
| title_sort | protocol to study the effect of targeted parental education intervention to identify early childhood development disorder multisite interventional study |
| topic | Neurological maturation Development delay Early interventions Responsive parenting |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-024-01495-y |
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