Preventing violence by teachers in public schools in Pakistan
Improving Adolescent Student Mental Health and Quality of Life Through a Reduction in Physical and Emotional Violence by Teachers in Pakistan: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Bielefeld University · NCT06001554
This study is testing a program to see if it can help teachers in public schools in Pakistan reduce violence against students by teaching them better ways to manage behavior.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 62 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bielefeld University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad) |
| Trial ID | NCT06001554 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Interaction Competencies with Children - for Teachers (ICC-T) intervention in reducing physical and emotional violence by teachers in public schools across various regions in Pakistan. It employs a multi-site cluster randomized controlled trial design, involving 48 public schools and approximately 1440 students and 720 teachers. The intervention focuses on changing teachers' attitudes towards violence and equipping them with non-violent discipline strategies. Data will be collected at three points: baseline, six months, and 18 months post-intervention to assess the impact on violence reported by students and teachers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include students enrolled in selected public secondary schools and their teachers.
Not a fit: Students and teachers with acute drug or alcohol intoxication or acute psychotic disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce violence in schools, improving the well-being and psychosocial functioning of students.
How similar studies have performed: While there are few scientifically evaluated interventions targeting teacher violence in schools, this approach is novel in the context of Pakistan.
Eligibility criteria
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General: Inclusion Criteria: All: Written informed consent (if underaged by parents (written) \& minors themselves (written) Students: Enrollment in selected secondary school Teachers: All teachers employed at the selected schools Schools: Public secondary schools Day schools At least 30 students in selected class/stream Exclusion criteria: Students and teachers: Acute drug or alcohol intoxication Acute psychotic disorder
Where this trial is running
Islamabad
- Shifa International Hospitals — Islamabad, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alaptagin Khan, MBBS — McLean Hopstial
- Study coordinator: Tobias Hecker, PhD
- Email: tobias.hecker@uni-bielefeld.de
- Phone: +49 521 106 3105
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Violence, school violence, teacher violence, teachers, intervention, students, public schools, secondary schools