"A Study to Assess Knowledge and Opinion Regarding Adoption Among Adults Residing in Rural and Urban Area"

NCT03236402 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 100015
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 400
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

A cross - sectional comparative study to assess knowledge and opinion regarding adoption among adults residing in rural and urban area of Ambala, Haryana.

Conditions

Knowledge

Keywords

Knowledge; Opinion; Adoption; Adults; Cross-Sectional

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 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

  25-30 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Likert Scale

  18-20 minutes

Study Arms (4)

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

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.

You may qualify if:

• Adults who were able to understand Hindi and English.
• Who were willing to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Adults who were not available at the time of data collection.
• Adults having any psychological impairment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University): lead

Related Publications (1)

• 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.

  PMID: 12521712 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Poonam Sheoran, Ph.D Nursing

  Maharishi Markandeshwar University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 19, 2017
• First Posted: August 1, 2017
• Study Start: August 1, 2015
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2017
• Study Completion: February 1, 2017
• Last Updated: August 1, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share