Effects Of Maternal Handwashing On Prevention Of Infectious Diseases Among Neonates In Western Health Region Of The Gambia

Phase 4

• Conditions: Acute respiratory tract infection; Paediatrics

• Registration Number: PACTR202401789413039
• Lead Sponsor: Haddy Tunkara Bah and Omar Manjang

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-12-29
• Last Update Posted: 4 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 800

Inclusion Criteria

Participants were postnatal mothers who have neonates 0-28 days old
Either in the neonatal ward or were attending infant welfare clinics in Brikama Health Center and Faji Kunda health facilities respectively.
Mothers who are living within the catchment areas of western health regions one and two that are covered by these two facilities.
All mothers (prim gravida, multi gravida and of any social background) with normal neonates were qualified to be enrolled in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

Postnatal mothers who were excluded from this study were those who met the inclusion criteria but unfortunately have sick neonates.
Also postnatal mothers with neonates who had genetics/congenital malformation conditions were also not included in this study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified