Maternal, neonatal and child health Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Please note that as of 04/06/10, the data collection for this trial ended on 31/01/2009
Women's groups intervention trial: Community-based participatory women's groups to mobilise communities around
Sponsors
University College London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All women aged 10-49 who agree to take part.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who have no possibility of conceiving during the study period (women who have had hysterectomy or permanent sterilisation).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current information as of 04/06/10: For the women's groups trial: Maternal, infant, neonatal and perinatal mortality, assessed by monthly visits for 3 years. Pregnant women are followed up until at least 6 months after birth. Any mothers or infants who have died were followed up with a verbal autopsy interview to establish the cause of death. For the infant feeding care trial: 1. Exclusive breastfeeding rates, determined through 1-month and 6-month post-partum interviews using a structured questionnaire 2. Infant mortality assessed by monthly visits for 3 years (Please note that at the time of registration, the total duration of follow up was 2 years) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following were determined through 1-month and 6-month post-partum interviews using a structured questionnaire: For the women's groups trial: 1. Changes in care taker practices and care-seeking behaviour, recognition of danger signs 2. Maternal and neonatal morbidity For the infant feeding care trial: 1. Changes in care taker practices and care-seeking behaviour 2. Neonatal and infant morbidity | — |
Countries
Malawi
Outcome results
None listed