Optimizing maternal health behaviors in pregnant women
Evaluation of Prototype Solutions in Improving Uptake and Adherence to Institutional Delivery, ANC, and IFA Supplementation Services Among Pregnant Women in Selected Woredas of Ethiopia
This study is trying out new ways to help pregnant women in Ethiopia improve their health habits, like getting regular check-ups and taking vitamins, to see if it makes a difference for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1024 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Addis Ababa) |
| Trial ID | NCT05907720 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and test interventions to improve maternal health behaviors among pregnant women in Ethiopia, focusing on institutional delivery, antenatal care, and iron-folic acid supplementation. Utilizing a Human-Centered-Design approach, the study will create and evaluate prototype solutions through a two-phase implementation process. The first phase involves a design sprint workshop to generate high-fidelity prototypes, which will be tested for effectiveness over four months. The second phase will refine these solutions based on ongoing feedback and challenges identified during the initial implementation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 15 to 49 years who are at least five months along and classified as moderate to high vulnerability.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant for less than five months, outside the reproductive age, or classified as low vulnerability may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance maternal health outcomes by increasing the uptake of essential health services among pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing Human-Centered-Design approaches have shown promise in improving health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant 5+ months * 15 to 49 years * moderate to high vulnerability Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant less than 5 months * non-reproductive age * low vulnerability
Where this trial is running
Addis Ababa
- Center for Communication Programs — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rajiv Rimal, PhD — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Rajiv Rimal, PhD
- Email: rimal@jhu.edu
- Phone: 410-502-4076
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.