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Group Antenatal Care: Effectiveness and Contextual Factors Linked to Implementation Success in Malawi
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
Summary
In this study, we test the effectiveness of an evidence-based model of group antenatal care by comparing it to individual (usual) antenatal care (Aim 1) across 7 antenatal clinics in Blantyre District, Malawi. If results are negative, governments will avoid spending on ineffective care. Positive maternal, neonatal and HIV-related outcomes of group antenatal care will save lives, impact the cost and quality of antenatal care, and influence health policy as governments adopt this innovative model of care nationally.
Official title: Group Antenatal Care: Effectiveness for Maternal/Infant and HIV Prevention Outcomes and Contextual Factors Linked to Implementation Success in Malawi
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
15 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1887
Start Date
2019-07-05
Completion Date
2024-05-31
Last Updated
2026-07-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Antenatal Care
Women in group care bypass the waiting room and have a 2-hour visit with the same provider with a group of 8-12 women at a similar stage of pregnancy. Women assess their own blood pressure and weight, briefly consult the midwife in a corner of the room, and meet for 80-90 minutes of interactive health promotion, enlivened by games and role-plays.
Locations (7)
Bangwe HC
Blantyre, Malawi
Chileka HC
Blantyre, Malawi
Chilomoni HC
Blantyre, Malawi
Limbe HC
Blantyre, Malawi
Lirangwe HC
Blantyre, Malawi
Madziabango HC
Blantyre, Malawi
Ndirande HC
Blantyre, Malawi