Clinical Trial

HBM-Based Education for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening in Parents of Premature Infants

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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Health Belief Model (HBM)-based educational interventions can improve knowledge and practices related to Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening among parents of premature infants attending ROP clinics in Karachi, Pakistan. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do HBM-based educational interventions improve parents' knowledge about Retinopathy of Prematurity screening? * Do HBM-based educational interventions improve parents' screening-related practices and follow-up for Retinopathy of Prematurity? Researchers will compare different educational approaches, including video-based education, audio-based education, and standard educational material, to see which method is more effective in improving parental understanding and practices regarding ROP screening. Participants will: * Complete a questionnaire assessing their knowledge and practices related to Retinopathy of Prematurity screening at baseline * Receive one of the following educational approaches: video message plus counselling and pamphlet, audio message plus counselling and pamphlet, or counselling and pamphlet only * Attend a follow-up visit approximately 2 weeks after the initial visit * Complete a follow-up questionnaire to assess changes in knowledge and practices related to Retinopathy of Prematurity screening
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07661654
Lead Sponsor Aga Khan University
Collaborators: University of Alberta
Conditions Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Enrollment 99 participants
Start Date 2026-07
Primary Completion 2027-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-04 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-22