A Cluster-randomized Control Trial of a Workplace Resilience Intervention for Child Care Providers' Mental Health & Well-being
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Summary
The goal of this 15-month cluster clinical trial is to compare a resilience and stress management program to a physical activity program for early childhood education (ECE) staff on change in well-being. It will also look to see if changes in well-being continue over time. The study sample will include 80 child care centers. Including 80 ECE center directors and approximately 560 ECE center staff. Some ECE centers will receive only the remotely delivered Resilience program. This program works with ECE staff and helps them recognize and strengthen their resilience assets and resources. Other ECE centers will receive only the remotely delivered Physical Activity program that will focus on staff physical activity habits and strength training. There will be 3 months of active program participation and 12 months of a maintenance period where participants will only have access to program materials.
Description
This study is two-group clustered randomized trial comparing two remotely delivered programs to early childhood education (ECE) center staff, a Resilience program and a Physical Activity program, on ECE center staff change in well-being. The investigators will randomized (by center 1:1 ratio) 80 ECE centers, including 640 ECE staff from these centers, to one of arms (Resilience or Physical Activity) for a 15 month trial (3 months active intervention and 12 months maintenance period). The specific aims are to 1) increase resilience assets and resources for ECE staff, 2) increase overall well-be…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: Child Care Centers * Licensed with no plans to close in the next 2 years * Been in operation for at least 1 year * Has at least 4 employees ECE Staff * Must be at least 18 years old * Be able to read and speak English * Must have access to an online resource (e.g., smartphone, tablet, computer) * Must be willing to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * None
Interventions
- BehavioralResilience
The Resilience program focuses on drawing on resilience assets and resources, both internal and external. Participants will have access to materials (e.g., lessons, videos, webinars, coaching calls) supporting the adoption of strategies for improving well-being. Behavior change strategies used are meant to increase intervention adherence and improve well-being and resilience.
- BehavioralPhysical Activity
The Physical Activity program focuses on supporting physical activity health habits. Participants will have access to materials (e.g., lessons, videos, webinars, coaching calls) supporting the adoption of strategies of evidence-based strategies for physical activity goals. Behavior change strategies used are meant to help establish, improve or maintain healthy physical activity habits.
Location
- UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease PreventionChapel Hill, North Carolina