CompletedNot Applicable

Prevention of Violent Behavior Among Children

United States6,600 participantsStarted 2001-09

Plain-language summary

Violence is one of the major causes of death and injury for children, adolescents, and young adults 10 to 25 years of age. This study will examine the effectiveness of a violence prevention program in pediatricians' offices. The program is designed for families who bring their 2 to 11 year old children in for a well child exam. It focuses on helping parents change behaviors related to the development of violent behavior in children.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria * Parent or legal guardian seen in pediatrician's office for well child exam for their 2 to 11 year old children * Parent/guardian is with the child the majority of time when the child is at home * English or Spanish speaking * Anticipate being at the same phone number for 6 to 12 months Exclusion Criteria * Sick child visit * One child in family already enrolled * No telephone contact information * Language other than English or Spanish spoken

What they're measuring

media use time

discipline techniques used

firearm storage patterns

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00056940

SponsorEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Sponsor typeNIH

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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