The efficacy of telemedicine on using of iron supplement during pregnancy

The efficacy of telemedicine on using of iron supplement among Iranian pregnant women

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201108217392N1

Enrollment

168

Registered

2012-05-05

Start date

2011-06-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: pregnancy. Condition 2: Iron deficiency anemia. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Iron deficiency anaemia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Sending 3 sms as a reminder and 4 training - health sms per week via short message service to intervention group. Intervention 2: In control group: No intervention

Behavior

Intervention group: Sending 3 sms as a reminder and 4 training - health sms per week via short message service to intervention group

In control group: No intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Gestational age : 14 - 16 weeks of pregnancy Single pregnancy Living in Ahwaz With mobile phone Literate Satisfaction of participating in the study Exclusion criteria: Thalassemia disease Cycle Cell Anemia Severe anemia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Empty iron pill packs. Timepoint: End of study. Method of measurement: Counting of empty iron pill packs.;Ferritin. Timepoint: Before intervention and 12 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Evaluation of serum ferritin level.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactPourandokht Afshary

Ahvaz University Of Medical Sciences

p_afshary@yahoo.com+98 61 1334 3926

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026