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Evaluation of a 2-session Parent Training Programme for Caregivers of Younger Children in Zimbabwe

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN · May 21, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of February 12, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Child Maltreatment Parenting Violence Against Children (Vac) Prevention Parenting Intervention Early Childhood Development (Ecd)

ClinConnect Summary

A pilot, exploratory cluster Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) with two arms will be conducted to test a two-session parent training programme for caregivers of children enrolled in early childhood development classes in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Parenting for Lifelong Health programme for Young Children together with the Mikhulu Trust Book Sharing Programme for Young Children will be adapted into a two-session version programme named Tabudirira Parent Training Intervention for Early Childhood Development.

The RCT aims to assess the following objectives:

Can the programme reduce child maltrea...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Aged 18 years and above.
  • Be a caregiver to a child enrolled in Early Childhood Development Grade A at a school in Harare Northern Central School district.
  • Live with the child for a minimum of 5 days/ week.
  • Provide informed consent before any study proceedings.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Aged below 18
  • A child enrolled in a school outside Harare Northern Central School District
  • Child not enrolled in Early Childhood Development Grade A

Trial Officials

Noreen Wini Dari, MSc

Principal Investigator

University of Capetown

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

Harare, , Zimbabwe

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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