N/A
Completed N=844
Blood-borne Infection Screening in an Afghan Antenatal Population
Viral Hepatitis B · Contraception · Breast Feeding, Exclusive · Effects of; Lack of Care of Infants
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01199601 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
844
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Utilization of Postpartum Contraception — 199; 213 participants — p=<0.05
Summary
Baseline information indicates there are measurable levels of hepatitis B SAg and low utilization of postpartum contraception, correct breastfeeding practices, or adherence to infant vaccination schedules in Kabul, Afghanistan. This intervention will randomize hospitals to assess the following aims:
Aim 1: To determine whether the re-training and assignment of health care providers dedicated to intrapartum rapid testing and post-partum counseling will positively impact maternal and neonatal health indicators as compared to utilization of existing health providers for these services among women delivering in publish health maternity hospitals in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Aim 2: To assess whether patients randomized to the intervention and their spouses perceive value in concentrated post-partum counseling.
Aim 3: To investigate whether an intervention providing immediate post-partum provision of a long-acting family planning method would be feasible and acceptable to both men and women in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Utilization of Postpartum Contraception |
199; 213 | <0.05 sig |
| SECONDARY Correct Breastfeeding Practices to 1 Year |
198; 240 | <0.05 sig |
| SECONDARY Completion of 9 Month Measles-mumps-rubella Vaccination on Time. |
211; 235 | 0.05 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- admitted for obstetric care
- Dari or Pashto speaking
- not previously participated in the study
- in medically stable condition
- accompanied by and have approval of a spouse
- able to provide informed consent
Male participants must be the confirmed spouses of the female participants, have a working telephone, and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- medically unstable or imminently delivering (complete cervical dilation)
- husband unavailable or does not approve participation
- unable to provide consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01199601). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.