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Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06601439
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-07-16
Brief Title:
Utilization of Maternal Healthcare Services and Infant Feeding Practices
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
Utilization of Maternal Healthcare Services and Infant Feeding Practices Among Slum-Dwelling Women in Pune India
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
HTHMCH
Brief Summary:
The goal of this observational study is to assess household food insecurity among slum-dwelling women in India and to explore if household food insecurity is associated with maternal healthcare services utilization and infant feeding practices
The main questions it aims to answer are
1 Is the utilization of maternal healthcare services antenatally during delivery and postnatally associated with household food insecurity among slum-dwelling women in Pune India
2 Is household food insecurity associated with birth outcomes and infant growth in these women
Participants will be asked
1 For information related to socio-demographic characteristics healthcare services utilization food insecurity experience dietary intake and infant feeding indicators using a questionnaire
2 Anthropometric measurements of the participant her husband and her infants will be collected
3 Focus group discussions FGDs will also be conducted to gain insight into the perceptions of these women with respect to the utilization of maternal healthcare services
The main questions it aims to answer are
1 Is the utilization of maternal healthcare services antenatally during delivery and postnatally associated with household food insecurity among slum-dwelling women in Pune India
2 Is household food insecurity associated with birth outcomes and infant growth in these women
Participants will be asked
1 For information related to socio-demographic characteristics healthcare services utilization food insecurity experience dietary intake and infant feeding indicators using a questionnaire
2 Anthropometric measurements of the participant her husband and her infants will be collected
3 Focus group discussions FGDs will also be conducted to gain insight into the perceptions of these women with respect to the utilization of maternal healthcare services
Detailed Description:
The first target indicator of Sustainable Development Goal SDG 3 ie Good Health and Well-being for all at all ages is reducing the global maternal mortality ratio MMR to less than 70 per 100000 live births by 2030 India however has been performing well on this indicator with progressive reduction in MMR from 130 deaths per 100000 live births in 2014-16 to 97 deaths per 100000 live births in 2018-2020 with eight Indian states achieving the SDG target of MMR to less than 70 where Maharashtra ranks 2nd amongst these states It is well-known that the appropriate utilization of maternal healthcare services contributes to reduced maternal morbidity and mortality and improved offspring health Women who availed of even one antenatal care ANC visit were more likely to opt for institutional deliveries and postnatal care India provides comprehensive continuum of care in maternal and newborn health comprising quality ANC delivery care and postnatal care PNC However there is considerable regional inequity in the utilization of these services There are multiple factors that influence the utilization of maternal healthcare services which vary by region religion socio-economic status and service delivery environment among many others Thus it is imperative to identify enablers barriers and need gaps location wise so that appropriate interventions can be developed for promotion of healthcare service utilization Pune has been reported to have an MMR of 49 per 100000 live births however there are limited data on MMR among slum-dwelling women Also there are inadequate data on maternal healthcare utilization among slum-dwelling women in Pune Given that need gaps in the continuum of care for maternal healthcare services are unique to socio-economic status and location it is important to conduct a needs assessment for utilization of maternal healthcare services among slum-dwelling women in Pune Moreover as care in the antenatal period is linked not only to improved maternal health but also to newborn and infant survival and health it is important to assess birth outcomes and infant growth in relation to maternal utilization of healthcare services Food insecurity negatively impacts pregnant and lactating women as gender biases may interfere with their access to adequate food thus affecting their health and the health of their offspring Thus it was deemed necessary to assess household food insecurity among slum-dwelling pregnant women in India and to explore if household food insecurity is associated with maternal healthcare services utilization
Therefore this study has been planned with the following objectives
1 To assess the utilization of antenatal and postnatal health care services by slum-dwelling women from Pune
2 To assess infant feeding practices among slum-dwelling women from Pune
3 To explore the association of utilization of maternal healthcare services ante and postnatally with birth outcomes and infant growth
4 To examine the association of household food insecurity with maternal healthcare service utilization birth outcomes and infant feeding and growth
5 To create a Social and Behavioural Change Communication SBCC module aimed at improving the uptake of maternal services and promoting complementary feeding of infants
Therefore this study has been planned with the following objectives
1 To assess the utilization of antenatal and postnatal health care services by slum-dwelling women from Pune
2 To assess infant feeding practices among slum-dwelling women from Pune
3 To explore the association of utilization of maternal healthcare services ante and postnatally with birth outcomes and infant growth
4 To examine the association of household food insecurity with maternal healthcare service utilization birth outcomes and infant feeding and growth
5 To create a Social and Behavioural Change Communication SBCC module aimed at improving the uptake of maternal services and promoting complementary feeding of infants
Study Oversight
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