Health Condition 1: O990- Anemia complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pictorial Handbook, mHealth intervention (Pink App): Web-based mobile app recording consumption of the prescribed Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and intake of iron-rich food by ant
Sponsors
Kalyani Datta
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Anaemic status (mild and moderate category), Pregnancy without obstetric complications, Gestation - after completion of first trimester, Residence- within the catchment area of the Urban Primary Health Centre, Access to a functional smartphone necessary for inclusion in intervention arm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe anaemia (haemoglobin less than or equal to seven grams per decilitre), pre-existing chronic health conditions, categorization as high risk pregnancy by Medical Officer or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife at Urban Primary Health Centre, unwilling to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Haemoglobin level (Hb gm/dL%), Compliance with Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation, Dietary pattern using iron-rich food frequency questionnaire, Knowledge about anaemiaTimepoint: Before and after the two month intervention period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Impact of socioeconomic factors such as religion, caste, household income, literacy of self and spouse, distance travelled to reach health centre, previous health seeking behaviour on the primary outcomesTimepoint: Before and after the two month intervention period | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKalyani Datta
Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi
Outcome results
None listed