Exploring infant feeding practices in urban and slum areas of Pune, India
Exploration of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Their Determinants Among Women Living in Urban Areas and Slums in Pune and Rural Areas Around Pune, India
Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute · NCT06307951
This study looks at how mothers in urban and slum areas of Pune, India, feed their babies under 24 months old to see what practices they use and why.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 510 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Pune, Maharashtra) |
| Trial ID | NCT06307951 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the feeding practices of infants and young children among women living in urban and slum areas of Pune, India. It focuses on women aged 18 to 49 years who have infants under 24 months old, examining the appropriateness of their feeding practices and the reasons behind them. Participants will be measured for height and weight, interviewed about socio-demographic characteristics, and engaged in focused group discussions and in-depth interviews to gather insights into their feeding behaviors. The study will take place over two years at urban health care centers and pediatric outpatient departments in Pune.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 to 49 years living in urban or slum areas of Pune who have infants less than 24 months old.
Not a fit: Women whose infants have congenital conditions or chronic disorders that affect feeding may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved infant feeding practices and better health outcomes for children in these communities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown success in understanding feeding practices and their determinants, making this approach both relevant and valuable.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * A woman will be recruited in the study if she 1. is willing and able to give informed consent 2. is aged between 18 to 49 years 3. has an infant or infants less than 2 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. She is unwilling to consent to participate in the study 2. Her infant has any congenital conditions, chronic disorder or has a disorder resulting in difficulty in feeding.
Where this trial is running
Pune, Maharashtra
- Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute — Pune, Maharashtra, India (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anuradha Khadilkar, M.D. — Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Anuradha Khadilkar, M.D.
- Email: anuradhavkhadilkar@gmail.com
- Phone: 020 2613 7617
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.
Conditions: Infant