Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeNCT03237559
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Eligible Couples Regarding Eugenics
An observational study of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University).
Trial summary
A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eugenics among eligible couples of selected area of Ambala, Haryana, India. Eligible couples were the married couples where wife is in the age group of 15-45 years planning for conception, have conceived and may or may not have any living… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- How many people
- 318 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Nov 2015to Jun 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 15 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Eligible couples of rural and urban areas of Ambala Haryana, India
Who may be able to join
- who were present at the time of data collection
- who were willing to participate in the study
- who can read and write English/Hindi
Who cannot join
- who have more than 2 children
- who had undergone permanent sterilization
About this study
Official title: A Descriptive Comparative Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Eugenics Among Eligible Couples of Selected Area of Ambala, Haryana (India)
A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eugenics among eligible couples of selected area of Ambala, Haryana, India. Eligible couples were the married couples where wife is in the age group of 15-45 years planning for conception, have conceived and may or may not have any living child.Eugenics are to methods that are adopted by eligible couples for having physically and psychologically healthy conception and pregnancy.
Read the detailed description
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice the structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude 5-point likert scale and expressed checklist tool were prepared. A sample size of 318 was calculated by power analysis and eligible couples were selected by Purposive sampling technique from rural and urban area of Ambala Haryana, India.
Each eligible couples (separately husband and wife) data was collected through Self- Report technique.one time assessment only done.
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Keywords
- Eugenics, Eligible Couples, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
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 |
|---|---|---|
| eligible couples | Eligible couples refers to methods that are adopted by eligible couples for having physically and psychologically healthy conception and pregnancy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Structured Questionnaire
It consisted of 34 knowledge items to assess the knowledge of Eligible couples regarding Eugenics. The following content areas were:
- Concept of Eugenics
- Screening of Disease
- Nutrition
- Vaccination
- Lifestyle
- Exposure to substance abuse or toxins All 34 test items were multiple choice questions. Each item had a single correct answer. Every correct answer was awarded a score of '1' and every incorrect answer was assigned a score of 00. The maximum possible score was 34 and minimum score was 00 on the structured knowledge questionnaire . Higher score indicated that eligible couples have good knowledge regarding Eugenics. Based on scoring criteria on Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, knowledge was categorized into four level of knowledge.Excellent (27-34),Good (21-26),Average (17-20),Below average(0-16)
Measured: 15-20 min
Secondary outcomes (3)
Structured Attitude 5-point likert Scale
Scale consisted of 30 items on which the respondent had to respond on 5- points Likert's scale.Each statement score was divided as strongly agree, agree, undecided, disagree, strongly disagree (maximum score was 150 and minimum score was 30).Tool had 15 positive items and 15 negative items.Positive statements were scored SA (Strongly Agree) -5, A (Agree)-4, U (Undecided)-3, D (Disagree)-2, SD (Strongly Disagree)-1. Negative statements were scored SA (Strongly Agree) -1, A (Agree)-2, U (Undecided)-3, D (Disagree)-4, SD (Strongly Disagree)-5.
Based on scoring criteria on Structured Attitude Scale, Husbands and Wives attitude was categorized into three level of Attitude Favourable (225-300), Moderately Favourable(180-224),Unfavourable(60-179)
Measured: 10-15 min
Expressed Husband Checklist
Structured expressed practice checklist was developed to assess expressed practices of Husbands regarding Eugenics. Checklist consists of 18 items. These items designed to elicit information on practices of Husbands regarding Traditional and Non-traditional. Each item was provided with 2 responses Yes(Y) and No (N) and was scored as 1 and 0 respectively.
Measured: 7-8min
Expressed Wife Checklist
Structured expressed practice checklist was developed to assess expressed practices of wives regarding Eugenics. Checklist consists of 32 items. These items designed to elicit information on practices of wives regarding Traditional and Non-traditional. Each item was provided with two responses Yes(Y) and No (N) and was scored as 1 and 0 respectively
Measured: 10-12min
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Aug 2017
- Study startNov 2015
- Primary completionJan 2017
- Study completionJun 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudies 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
- Family based
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 318 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hem Sadhanu, Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
- Investigators
- Dr. Poonam Sheoran, Ph.d Nursing, Study director, M.M.University, Mullana, Ambala Haryana, India
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03237559
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 781
- Status last verified
- Jul 2017
- First submitted
- 30 Jul 2017
- Last updated
- 2 Aug 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Okka B, Durduran Y, Degerli Kodaz N. Traditional practices of Konya women during pregnancy, birth, the postpartumperiod, and newborn care. Turk J Med Sci. 2016 Feb 17;46(2):501-11. doi: 10.3906/sag-1504-120.
PubMed 27511518Charafeddine L, El Rafei R, Azizi S, Sinno D, Alamiddine K, Howson CP, Walani SR, Ammar W, Nassar A, Yunis K. Improving awareness of preconception health among adolescents: experience of a school-based intervention in Lebanon. BMC Public Health. 2014 Jul 31;14:774. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-774.
PubMed 25081733
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Aug 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Descriptive Comparative Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Eugenics Among Eligible Couples of Selected Area of Ambala, Haryana (India)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03237559
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 781
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Keywords
- Eugenics, Eligible Couples, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 318 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jan 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 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 Descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eugenics among eligible couples of selected area of Ambala, Haryana, India. Eligible couples were the married couples where wife is in the age group of 15-45 years planning for conception, have conceived and may or may not have any living child.Eugenics are to methods that are adopted by eligible couples for having physically and psychologically healthy conception and pregnancy.
Detailed description
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice the structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude 5-point likert scale and expressed checklist tool were prepared. A sample size of 318 was calculated by power analysis and eligible couples were selected by Purposive sampling technique from rural and urban area of Ambala Haryana, India.
Each eligible couples (separately husband and wife) data was collected through Self- Report technique.one time assessment only done.
Study design
- Observational model
- Family based
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| eligible couples | – | –Eligible couples refers to methods that are adopted by eligible couples for having physically and psychologically healthy conception and pregnancy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Eligible couples of rural and urban areas of Ambala Haryana, India
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- who were present at the time of data collection
- who were willing to participate in the study
- who can read and write English/Hindi
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- who have more than 2 children
- who had undergone permanent sterilization
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: 15-20 min
It consisted of 34 knowledge items to assess the knowledge of Eligible couples regarding Eugenics. The following content areas were: * Concept of Eugenics * Screening of Disease * Nutrition * Vaccination * Lifestyle * Exposure to substance abuse or toxins All 34 test items were multiple choice questions. Each item had a single correct answer. Every correct answer was awarded a score of '1' and every incorrect answer was assigned a score of 00. The maximum possible score was 34 and minimum score was 00 on the structured knowledge questionnaire . Higher score indicated that eligible couples have good knowledge regarding Eugenics. Based on scoring criteria on Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, knowledge was categorized into four level of knowledge.Excellent (27-34),Good (21-26),Average (17-20),Below average(0-16)
3 secondary outcomes
Structured Attitude 5-point likert Scale
Time frame: 10-15 min
Expressed Husband Checklist
Time frame: 7-8min
Expressed Wife Checklist
Time frame: 10-12min
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 2 Aug 2017.
- Background: PubMed 27511518Okka B, Durduran Y, Degerli Kodaz N. Traditional practices of Konya women during pregnancy, birth, the postpartumperiod, and newborn care. Turk J Med Sci. 2016 Feb 17;46(2):501-11. doi: 10.3906/sag-1504-120.
- Background: PubMed 25081733Charafeddine L, El Rafei R, Azizi S, Sinno D, Alamiddine K, Howson CP, Walani SR, Ammar W, Nassar A, Yunis K. Improving awareness of preconception health among adolescents: experience of a school-based intervention in Lebanon. BMC Public Health. 2014 Jul 31;14:774. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-774.
- 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.
Dr. Poonam Sheoran, Ph.d Nursing study director
M.M.University, Mullana, Ambala Haryana, India
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, 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 3 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 2 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: 15-20 min). 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 NCT03237559, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 2 Aug 2017.