Improving postpartum contraception uptake in Kenya using mobile health
Impact Evaluation of a Targeted mHealth Intervention to Improve Uptake of Postpartum Contraception in Kenya
NA · Jacaranda Health · NCT06266780
This study is testing a mobile health program to see if it can help new mothers in Kenya get better information and support for using contraception after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4190 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Jacaranda Health (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nairobi) |
| Trial ID | NCT06266780 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance postpartum contraceptive counseling and information delivery through a mobile health platform called PROMPTS, developed by Jacaranda Health. By collaborating with prominent institutions like Harvard Chan School and Rutgers School of Public Health, the study will utilize targeted messaging designed with input from early postpartum mothers. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in increasing the uptake of postpartum contraception among new mothers in Kenya.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 15 and over who are in their 7-8 months of gestation and have access to a mobile phone.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have access to a mobile phone may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve access to and uptake of postpartum contraception, leading to better maternal and child health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using mobile health interventions to improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 15 and over, * Pregnant at 7-8 months gestation, * Consented to be enrolled in the PROMPTS text-messaging platform and who have provided informed consent to be part of this research study * Have access to a mobile phone Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Nairobi
- Jacaranda Health — Nairobi, Kenya (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anneka Wickramanayake, MPH — Jacaranda Health
- Study coordinator: Anneka Wickramanayake, MPH
- Email: awickramanayake@jacarandahealth.org
- Phone: 254 70 0164229
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: Postpartum Family Planning, Maternal Health, Postpartum Health, Contraception, Family Planning, Birth Spacing