Improving parenting skills in Kibera through SafeCare Kenya

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to implement and evaluate the SafeCare Kenya program, which is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of parents with children aged 18 months to 5 years. The study will compare the effectiveness of SafeCare Kenya delivered by community health volunteers against usual care practices. Participants will undergo assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 18 months to measure improvements in parenting skills, child behavior, and overall family health. The program will be delivered either in-person or virtually, depending on the random assignment of the community health volunteers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Parents Inclusion Criteria:

* being the female primary caregiver
* at least 18 years old of age
* at least one child between 18 months and age 5
* reside in Kibera
* have ability to participate virtually (i.e., owns a smart phone) in English or Swahili.

Parent Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 18 years old
* unable to participate in English or Swahili
* does not own smart phone to participate in virtual sessions.

CHV Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* able to participate in English or Swahili
* has ability to participate virtually (i.e., owns a smart phone)
* female community health volunteer who is affiliated with one of the project's agencies in Kibera

CHV Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 18 years old
* not able to participate in English or Swahili
* does not have a smart phone
* is not female
* is not a community health volunteer affiliated with one of the project's agencies

Trainer Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* able to participate in English and Swahili
* trained as a SafeCare trainer

Trainer Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 18 years old
* not able to participate in English and Swahili
* not trained as a SafeCare Trainer

Stakeholder Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* able to participate in English
* involved in the project as a stakeholder

Stakeholder Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 18 years old
* not able to participate in English
* not a stakeholder for this project

Where it's running

• Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health
  Nairobi, Kenya Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jenelle R. Shanley, PhD — Pacific University
• Study coordinator: Jenelle R. Shanley, PhD
• Email: jshanley@pacificu.edu
• Phone: 503-352-6438

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.