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Evaluation of the Parent Centre's Positive Parenting Skills Training.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN · May 14, 2014

Trial Information

Current as of May 22, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Parenting Programme Randomised Controlled Trial South Africa Positive Parenting Child Behaviour Problems Implementation Fidelity Low And Middle Income Country

ClinConnect Summary

The evaluation of the PPST will assess both the fidelity of the intervention's implementation, as well as the outcomes of the programme in a randomised controlled trial. Programme facilitators and intervention group participants will provide data for the former. For the outcome evaluation, two types of participants will be recruited who will provide self-report data: primary caregivers (n = 80) and where possible another adult living in the home with this primary caregiver and their selected child (n = 60). This "other adult" data will serve to verify the primary caregivers' self-report dat...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • This study will include two types of participants: (1) primary caregivers and (2) another adult. Both have separate eligibility criteria.
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Primary caregivers (the person most responsible for the well-being of a child)
  • Has a child between the ages of 5-12 years
  • Looks after this child for a minimum of four nights a week
  • Indicated interest in the programme and expressed willingness to enrol in the study
  • 2. Another adult in the household (if available)
  • Lives with the index child (selected by the formerly mentioned caregiver) for at least four nights a week
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • (1) Primary Caregiver
  • - Has already participated in the Parent Centre's Positive Parenting Skills Training or the Parenting and Leadership Training

About University Of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a leading research institution in South Africa, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and improving public health outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, UCT conducts a wide range of clinical trials aimed at addressing critical health challenges both locally and globally. The university's dedicated research teams leverage cutting-edge methodologies and ethical standards to ensure the integrity and efficacy of their studies, fostering an environment that promotes scientific excellence and enhances the understanding of various medical conditions. Through its robust partnerships with healthcare institutions and community organizations, UCT is poised to make significant contributions to the field of clinical research and the development of effective therapeutic interventions.

Locations

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Soraya N Lester, MPhil

Principal Investigator

University of Cape Town

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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