Assessing maternal healthcare and infant feeding in slum-dwelling women in India
Utilization of Maternal Healthcare Services and Infant Feeding Practices Among Slum-Dwelling Women in Pune, India
This study looks at how food insecurity affects the use of healthcare services and feeding practices for infants among women living in slums in Pune, India.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pune, Maharashtra) |
| Trial ID | NCT06601439 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of household food insecurity on the utilization of maternal healthcare services and infant feeding practices among slum-dwelling women in Pune, India. It will collect data through questionnaires regarding socio-demographic characteristics, healthcare service usage, food insecurity experiences, and dietary intake. Additionally, anthropometric measurements will be taken, and focus group discussions will be conducted to gather insights into the women's perceptions. The study seeks to identify barriers and enablers to healthcare service utilization to inform future interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 to 49 years, residing in slums for at least three years, and having children under the age of two.
Not a fit: Patients with children older than two years or those with congenital or chronic conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes by addressing food insecurity and enhancing healthcare service utilization.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies addressing maternal healthcare and food insecurity, this specific focus on slum-dwelling women in India presents a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participant 1. is willing and able to give informed consent 2. has been residing in a slum for a minimum of 3 years 3. is aged between 18 to 49 years 4. has a child or children less than 2 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. She is unwilling to consent to participate in the study 2. The age of her child or children is greater than 2 years. 3. The mother or child have any congenital / chronic conditions
Where this trial is running
Pune, Maharashtra
- Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute — Pune, Maharashtra, India (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rubina M Mandlik, PhD — Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Anuradha V Khadilkar, MD
- Email: anuradhavkhadilkar@gmail.com
- Phone: 9120 + 26057004
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.