Examining Infant Feeding Practices in French Guiana
Food Insecurity During Pregnancy in French Guiana - Focus on Infant Feeding
This study looks at how a health program in French Guiana affects breastfeeding practices and the health of mothers and their babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 380 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cayenne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06528275 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study compares the experiences of pregnant women in French Guiana who participated in the 'Nutri Pou Ti Moun' project, focusing on food insecurity and breastfeeding practices. It aims to assess the impact of health promotion interventions on breastfeeding outcomes and maternal health. The study highlights the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, referencing guidelines from the WHO and national initiatives aimed at improving infant feeding practices during the critical first 1000 days of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who participated in the 'Nutri Pou Ti Moun' project in French Guiana.
Not a fit: Patients who have moved out of French Guiana or those who refuse to participate will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance breastfeeding practices and improve health outcomes for mothers and infants in French Guiana.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in promoting breastfeeding through health interventions, indicating that this approach has potential benefits.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Intervention group : women included in Nutri Pou Ti Moun project and who benefited from health promotion intervention * Control group : women included in Nutri Pou Ti Moun project and who did not benefit from health promotion intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Women refusing to participate to the study * Women who moved out of French Guiana * Women lost for follow up or who could not be contacted for the participation to the study * Minor women who could not obtain authorisation from legal representatives
Where this trial is running
Cayenne
- Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne — Cayenne, French Guiana (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Celia BASURKO, MD — Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne
- Study coordinator: Celia BASURKO, MD
- Email: celia.basurko@ch-cayenne.fr
- Phone: +594 5 94 39 57 66
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.