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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/02/062421 [Registered on: 08/02/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 03/07/2024
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study   Cross Sectional Study 
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   The study aims to find out how doctors and other healthcare workers in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand use and find value in digital health app. 
Scientific Title of Study   Exploring Awareness, Adoption, and Perceived efficacy of Digital Health Apps among Healthcare professionals in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Sazia Queyam 
Designation  2nd year Master’s In Public Health Student 
Affiliation  Prasanna School Of Public Health 
Address  Department of Health Policy, Prasanna School Of Public Health, Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka

Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India 
Phone  7986864627  
Fax    
Email  sazia.psphmpl2022@learner.manipal.edu  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran 
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation  Prasanna School Of Public Health 
Address  Department of Health Policy, Prasanna School Of Public Health, Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka

Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India 
Phone  9535810325  
Fax    
Email  varalakshmi.cs@manipal.edu  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Sazia Queyam 
Designation  2nd year Master’s In Public Health Student 
Affiliation  Prasanna School Of Public Health 
Address  Department of Health Policy, Prasanna School Of Public Health, Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka

Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India 
Phone  7986864627  
Fax    
Email  sazia.psphmpl2022@learner.manipal.edu  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Sadar Hospital, Khasmahal, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India. 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Sazia Queyam 
Address  Department of Health Policy, Prasanna School Of Public Health, Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka.  
Type of Sponsor  Other [Self] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Sazia Queyam  Sadar Hospital  Room No. 2, First floor, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Khasmahal, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Purbi Singhbhum
JHARKHAND 		 7986864627

sazia.psphmpl2022@learner.manipal.edu 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital Intuitional Ethics Committee   Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Not Applicable. Study is about digital health apps. 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Not Applicable  Not Applicable 
Comparator Agent  Not Applicable  Not Applicable 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  65.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Healthcare professionals actively working in Jharkhand, including but not limited to-
a. Doctors: Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Medical Officers.
b. Nurses: ANM, GNM
C. Public health professionals: Community Health Officers, Surveillance/Monitoring & Evaluation
Officers.
D. Others: ASHA workers 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Healthcare professionals lacking current
practice in Jharkhand, retirees, out-of-state practitioners, and refusals to participate, consistently unavailable individuals, and those lacking language proficiency. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Identification and documentation of overarching themes and patterns
that emerge from the interview data. Development of specific thematic categories based on the data, which encapsulate key concepts and ideas expressed by participants. 		 6 months 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Interpretation of the findings to
derive meaningful insights & implications for the research question or objectives. A holistic interpretation of the data, encapsulating the main findings, contributions to the field, & implications for practice, policy, or future research. 		 6 months 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="14"
Sample Size from India="14" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   16/02/2024 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  		 Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Closed to Recruitment of Participants 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   This qualitative study includes 10-14 participants, which was determined based on the specific research question and the principle of data saturation. The aim is to gather in-depth insights and explore the nuances of digital health initiatives. Participants will include Medical officers, AYUSH doctors, ANM/GNM, ASHA workers, Community Health Officers, Community Health Workers, and other healthcare professionals as mentioned in the inclusion criteria.

From January 2024 to June 2024, fieldwork will commence, involving visits to designated data collection sites. Health professionals in the area will be invited to participate in the study, with their consent being an essential prerequisite. Approximately 10 to 14 in-depth interviews will be conducted with these participants, till data saturation. The pool of interviewees will encompass a diverse range of healthcare personnel, including Medical officers, ASHA workers, Community health workers, ANM/GNM, and Community Health Officers, among others. 

The interviews will be conducted by the primary researcher in an environment free from distractions. These interviews will follow a structured format, probing for information on various aspects, such as the awareness and utilization of health apps, the facilitators and barriers to their use, and the perceived impact of these apps in extending health services. Each interview is expected to span between 30 to 45 minutes in duration. A specially designed in-depth interview guide (IDI) will be utilized to maintain consistency across interviews. When necessary, questions will be translated from English to the local language (Hindi) to ensure clarity and understanding.

All face-to-face interviews with key informants and stakeholders will be conducted following a thorough informed consent process. During these interviews, data will be digitally recorded using a voice recorder, and note-taking will be employed to capture additional insights. All data collected will be securely stored on an encrypted hard disk drive, and it will remain confidential until the completion and publication of the study. This approach ensures the protection of participant privacy and the integrity of the data collected throughout the research process.  
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