KnowledgeNCT03236402
"A Study to Assess Knowledge and Opinion Regarding Adoption Among Adults Residing in Rural and Urban Area"
An observational study of Knowledge, run by Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University).
Trial summary
A cross - sectional comparative study to assess knowledge and opinion regarding adoption among adults residing in rural and urban area of Ambala, Haryana. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 90 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Knowledge
- How many people
- 400 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 2015to Feb 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 90 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The population of the present study was Adults residing in rural and urban area of Haryana. Target population:- Adults residing in rural areas and urban areas of Ambala District Haryana. Accessible population:- Adults residing in rural area (Mullana) and urban area (muncipal corporator ward number 14 and ward number 15 of Mahesh Nagar) of Ambala District Haryana and available during data collection.
Who may be able to join
- Adults who were able to understand Hindi and English.
- Who were willing to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Adults who were not available at the time of data collection.
- Adults having any psychological impairment.
About this study
Official title: "A Cross-sectional Comparative Study to Assess Knowledge and Opinion Regarding Adoption Among Adults Residing in Rural and Urban Area of Ambala, Haryana"
A cross - sectional comparative study to assess knowledge and opinion regarding adoption among adults residing in rural and urban area of Ambala, Haryana.
Read the detailed description
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Children are regarded as the precious gift in world. It is estimated that between 8% and 12% of couples worldwide suffer from infertility with rate of 10% in India and about 20 million children are orphan even then adoption rates are falling in India.
OBJECTIVES: To assess and compare the knowledge score and opinion score regarding adoption among adults of different age groups.To determine relationship between knowledge and opinion regarding adoption among adults.To seek association of knowledge score and opinion score regarding adoption with selected variables.
METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used. 400 adults of rural (200) and urban (200) area were selected by using quota sampling technique. The data was collected by structured knowledge questionnaire and structured likert scale.
- Conditions
- Knowledge
- Keywords
- Knowledge, Opinion, Adoption, Adults, Cross-Sectional
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Early young adult (20 years - 30 years) | Adults who were in the age group of 20 - 30 years was the first group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of 20-30 years. | |
| Middle age adult (31 -50 years) | Adults who were in the age group of 31-50 years were in second group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of 31-50 years. | |
| Late adult (51 years - 65 years) | Adults who were in the age group of 51-65 years were in third group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of 51-65 years. | |
| >65 years | Adults who were in the age group of >65 years were in fourth group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of >65 years. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Structured Questionnaire
One time assessment of knowledge of adults regarding adoption. Total score is calculated by finding the sum of the correct answer. Each correct answer scored as 1 and each incorrect answer scored as 0. It consists scale of scores 23-30 = Very Good, 19-22 = Good, 15-18 = Average, 0-14 = Below Average
Measured: 25-30 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
Likert Scale
3 point Likert Scale was used to assess opinion of adults regarding adoption. Total score is calculated by finding the sum of the 30 items. it consist 15 positive statements and 15 negative statements. Each positive statement scored as 3= agree, 2= uncertain,1=disagree and each negative statement scored as 3=disagree, 2=uncertain, 1= agree. it consists the scale of scores 68-90:Favourable 45-67: Moderately Favourable, 30-44: Unfavourable
Measured: 18-20 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Aug 2017
- Study startAug 2015
- Primary completionFeb 2017
- Study completionFeb 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for KnowledgeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Santosh Kumari, Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
- Investigators
- Poonam Sheoran, Ph.D Nursing, Study director, Maharishi Markandeshwar University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03236402
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 100015
- Status last verified
- Jul 2017
- First submitted
- 19 Jul 2017
- Last updated
- 1 Aug 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ezugwu FO, Obi SN, Onah HE. The knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among infertile Nigerian women. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2002 Mar;22(2):211-6. doi: 10.1080/01443610120113463.
PubMed 12521712
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Aug 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- "A Cross-sectional Comparative Study to Assess Knowledge and Opinion Regarding Adoption Among Adults Residing in Rural and Urban Area of Ambala, Haryana"
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03236402
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 100015
- Conditions
- Knowledge
- Keywords
- Knowledge, Opinion, Adoption, Adults, Cross-Sectional
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A cross - sectional comparative study to assess knowledge and opinion regarding adoption among adults residing in rural and urban area of Ambala, Haryana.
Detailed description
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Children are regarded as the precious gift in world. It is estimated that between 8% and 12% of couples worldwide suffer from infertility with rate of 10% in India and about 20 million children are orphan even then adoption rates are falling in India.
OBJECTIVES: To assess and compare the knowledge score and opinion score regarding adoption among adults of different age groups.To determine relationship between knowledge and opinion regarding adoption among adults.To seek association of knowledge score and opinion score regarding adoption with selected variables.
METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used. 400 adults of rural (200) and urban (200) area were selected by using quota sampling technique. The data was collected by structured knowledge questionnaire and structured likert scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Early young adult (20 years - 30 years) | – | –Adults who were in the age group of 20 - 30 years was the first group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of 20-30 years. |
| Middle age adult (31 -50 years) | – | –Adults who were in the age group of 31-50 years were in second group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of 31-50 years. |
| Late adult (51 years - 65 years) | – | –Adults who were in the age group of 51-65 years were in third group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of 51-65 years. |
| >65 years | – | –Adults who were in the age group of >65 years were in fourth group. There were made two separate same age group one for rural and one for urban areas adults. Each areas age group consist 50 adults of >65 years. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The population of the present study was Adults residing in rural and urban area of Haryana. Target population:- Adults residing in rural areas and urban areas of Ambala District Haryana. Accessible population:- Adults residing in rural area (Mullana) and urban area (muncipal corporator ward number 14 and ward number 15 of Mahesh Nagar) of Ambala District Haryana and available during data collection.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Adults who were able to understand Hindi and English.
- Who were willing to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Adults who were not available at the time of data collection.
- Adults having any psychological impairment.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Structured Questionnaire
Time frame: 25-30 minutes
One time assessment of knowledge of adults regarding adoption. Total score is calculated by finding the sum of the correct answer. Each correct answer scored as 1 and each incorrect answer scored as 0. It consists scale of scores 23-30 = Very Good, 19-22 = Good, 15-18 = Average, 0-14 = Below Average
1 secondary outcome
Likert Scale
Time frame: 18-20 minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Aug 2017.
- Background: PubMed 12521712Ezugwu FO, Obi SN, Onah HE. The knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among infertile Nigerian women. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2002 Mar;22(2):211-6. doi: 10.1080/01443610120113463.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Poonam Sheoran, Ph.D Nursing study director
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Knowledge, run by Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Aug 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Structured Questionnaire (time frame: 25-30 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03236402, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Aug 2017.