Improving maternal and newborn health care access

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on enhancing access to quality antenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women and newborns in resource-poor regions. It aims to identify gaps in care delivery and assess the effectiveness of current practices in detecting risks and preparing women for childbirth. The study will involve women living within specific catchment areas in countries like Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, Zambia, and India, who are in their first 20 weeks of pregnancy. By gathering data on maternal and newborn health services, the study seeks to inform better healthcare strategies and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

A woman who meets the following inclusion criteria during screening may be enrolled:

* Lives within the study catchment area;
* Meets minimum age requirement in study site country:

  * Ghana: 15 years of age;
  * Kenya: 18 years of age or those who meet the criteria of emancipated minors;
  * Pakistan: 15 years of age or those who meet the criteria of emancipated minors;
  * Zambia: 15 years of age;
  * India: 18 years of age
* Intrauterine pregnancy \<20 weeks gestation verified via ultrasound;
* Provides informed consent.

A woman who meets the following exclusion criteria during screening may NOT be enrolled:

* Nonviable (e.g. ectopic or molar) pregnancy;
* Plans to relocate outside of the study catchment area during pregnancy and/or postpartum.

Where it's running

• Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore
  Vellore, India Recruiting
• Aga Khan University
  Karachi, Pakistan Recruiting
• Kintampo Health Research Centre
  Kintampo, Ghana Completed
• Kenya Medical Research Institute-Center for Global Health Research
  Kisumu, Kenya Active not recruiting
• University of North Carolina-Global Projects Zambia
  Lusaka, Zambia Completed

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Emily R Smith, ScD, MPH
• Email: emilysmith@gwu.edu
• Phone: 12029943589

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.