Maternal, neonatal and infant care knowledge and practice Not Applicable Maternal, neonatal and infant care knowledge and practice
Conditions
Interventions
This study was designed as a randomised controlled trial in which a specified number of pregnant women from urban slum areas of Mumbai were enrolled in the study. These women were randomly assigned to
Sponsors
FRHS
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women 2. Aged 18 years or older 3. Able to speak Hindi or Marathi 4. Access to a mobile phone at home
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unlikely to be in the same city for 4-5 months during the pregnancy and post-delivery period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Reduction in anaemia (haemoglobin levels) during pregnancy, assessed using a review of records (MCH card) at the baseline, during each antenatal care (ANC) visit and immediately after delivery 2. Nutritional status of child (weight for age) at birth and after 12 months. Birth weight is recorded for each child immediately after delivery. This is assessed by a review of records (MCH card) and is self-reported by mothers during an interview. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Number of antenatal care (ANC) visits, assessed through an interview with the mother following delivery 2. Number of tetanus toxoid (TT) injections provided during pregnancy, assessed through an interview with the mother following delivery 3. Weight of women at ANC visits, assessed through an interview with the mother following delivery 4. Knowledge and awareness of pregnant women about the following, assessed through interviews with the mother and review of records (MCH card) at the baseline, after 2-3 weeks of childbirth and after 1 year: 4.1. Number of ANC visits 4.2. TT injections needed 4.3. Importance of colostrum 4.4. Breastfeeding practices 4.5. Routine monitoring of the weight of the baby 4.6. Supplementary foods | — |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed