Post Partum Maternal and Neonatal Intervention Package

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Early Postpartum and Newborn Care; Maternal Mortality; Neonatal Mortality

• Registration Number: NCT01389219
• Lead Sponsor: Aga Khan University

Brief Summary

Introduction of a community-based intervention package including prevention strategies, early recognition and management of common postpartum \& neonatal problems, as well as prompt referral of high risk/complicated cases through trained first level primary health care workers, will result in a significant reduction in Postpartum maternal and neonatal mortality in Pakistan

Detailed Description

Introduction of a community-based intervention package including prevention strategies, early recognition and management of common postpartum \& neonatal problems, as well as prompt referral of high risk/complicated cases through trained first level primary health care workers, will result in a significant reduction in Postpartum maternal and neonatal mortality in Pakistan.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2007-10
• Study Start: 2007-10
• Primary Completion: 2010-09
• Study Completion: 2010-09
• Study First Submitted: 2011-07-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-07-07
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-08
• Last Update Posted: 2011-07-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1200

Inclusion Criteria

• Neonates delivered within the study area

Exclusion Criteria

• Neonates delivered outside the study area

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visit by LHWs	Within 48 - 72 hours of birth	The aim is to increase the visits of LHWs and examine the newborn within 48- 72 hours of birth