Mobile health intervention to improve maternal health in Uganda

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 intervention aims to enhance maternal health in Uganda by utilizing a mobile health application called Support-Moms. The app provides targeted health information and engages social support networks through scheduled reminders, encouraging pregnant women to utilize antenatal care services. The study will assess the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of this intervention in improving healthcare utilization and reducing maternal and perinatal mortality rates in rural areas. By leveraging mobile technology, the project seeks to empower women and improve health outcomes in a region facing significant maternal health challenges.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals who:

* are in the first trimester of pregnancy who have not yet presented for ANC
* reside in the catchment area of a study HC
* are emancipated minors and adults aged ≥ 18 years
* report access to a cell phone with reception in their home
* are able to identify at least two social supporters living within the study districts
* are able to provide consent.
* are from participants' existing social support network, with whom they have had stable, long-term relationships

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants will be excluded from the study if they:

* do not own a cell phone for personal use with reported reliable reception
* are unable to use SMS or unwilling to receive SMS notifications

Potential social supporters will be excluded from the study if they:

* are under 18 years of age
* do not own a cell phone for personal use with reported reliable reception
* are unable to use SMS or unwilling to receive SMS notifications
* have not had stable, long-term relationships with the participants
* are not aware that the study participant is pregnant

Where it's running

• Mbarara city
  Mbarara, Uganda Recruiting
• Mbarara district
  Mbarara, Uganda Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Esther C. Atukunda, PhD — Mbarara University of Science and Technology
• Study coordinator: Esther C. Atukunda, PhD
• Email: eatukunda@must.ac.ug
• Phone: +256 782949832

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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.