Anemia, low birth weight baby, early neo natal mortality Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
IFA: In this interventional arm, women will be provided with Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation with a daily dose containing elemental iron of 60 milligrams and folic acid of 400 micrograms.
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Sponsors
Baqai Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women with gestational week less than 14 weeks 2. Low risk pregnancy and absence of any other medical and surgical complications 3. Pregnant women who are not planning to move out of the city within next 10 months 4. Not participating in any other research or nutritional program 5. Give consent to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those with any pre-existing medical and surgical complications 2. Severe anemia (hemoglobin level < 7g/dL) 3. Those with any known mental illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Height is measured using a stadiometer at baseline 2. Weight is measured using a calibrated weighing scale at baseline and during the third trimester 3. Hemoglobin level is measured using Complete Blood Count (CBC) test at baseline and during the third trimester 4. Preterm birth is measured using delivery records after birth 5. Low birth weight is measured using neonatal weight records after birth 6. Early neonatal mortality is measured using hospital records within the first 7 days after birth | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Domestic violence experience is measured using a structured questionnaire at baseline 2. Women empowerment is measured using a structured questionnaire at baseline | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactShagufta Naseer
Outcome results
None listed