Cluster Randomised Trial of a Hybrid Human-digital Playful Parenting Programme in the Malaysian Preschool System
Sponsor: University of Oxford
Trial Details
| Condition | Positive Parenting, Child Maltreatment, Child Development, Child Behavior, Parenting Stress, Parent Mental Health |
| Intervention | Naungan Kasih Positive Parenting Programme |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Completed |
| Participants | 772 |
| Est. Completion | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Last Updated | 27 May 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Child early learning and development; Positive Parenting; Child Literacy and Numeracy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Preschools (clusters): * Registered Ministry of Rural Development (KEMAS) preschool * Has a class of 20 or more children aged 4-6 years * Selected by KEMAS leadership as available to participate * Class teacher is willing to deliver the programme and participates in programme training Parents/Caregivers: * Responsible for a child aged 4-6 years enrolled in a participating KEMAS preschool * Aged 18 years or older * Has access to a mobile phone compatible with WhatsApp * Provides informed consent Children: * Enrolled in a participating KEMAS preschool * Aged 4-6 years * Parent provides consent * Provides verbal assent Teachers (Facilitators): * Registered employee with a KEMAS preschool * Aged 18 years or older * Diploma/certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent * Provides consent * Completed training * Available to deliver intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Parents/caregivers who do not meet inclusion criteria * Children who do not meet inclusion criteria
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