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

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

Conditions

• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

HBM-Based Video Education

Participants will receive a Health Belief Model-based educational video regarding Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), including information on disease development, risk factors, importance of timely screening, treatment options, and follow-up. Counselling by an ophthalmologist and a user-friendly pamphlet in English or Urdu will also be provided.

BEHAVIORAL

HBM-Based Audio Education

Participants will receive a Health Belief Model-based educational audio message regarding Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), including information on disease development, risk factors, importance of timely screening, treatment options, and follow-up. Counselling by an ophthalmologist and a user-friendly pamphlet in English or Urdu will also be provided.

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Counselling and Pamphlet

Participants will receive standard educational information through counselling by an ophthalmologist and a user-friendly pamphlet regarding Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Educational materials will be provided in English or Urdu.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Alberta

  collaborator OTHER

• Aga Khan University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Khadijah Abid · Aga Khan University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-07-31

Primary Completion

2027-02-28

Completion

2027-04-30