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Group Postpartum and Well-Child Care for Maternal and Infant Health
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
Summary
The proposed study will evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated group postpartum and well-child care model, compared to individual (usual) postnatal and well-child care, on maternal and child health outcomes. Results will provide clinical evidence for improved maternal and infant health care in the first year postpartum. The study will inform and provide lessons learned to advance maternal and infant health service delivery models in low resource settings.
Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Integrated Group Postpartum and Well-child Care Model on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Week - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1125
Start Date
2026-03-30
Completion Date
2030-01-30
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Group Care
Group care in the postpartum period brings the same group of 8-10 women and their infants, born within one month of one another, together for one year of integrated healthcare for the dyad. Sessions are co-facilitated by a midwife and HSA. Each session is 120 minutes: first 30-45 minutes consist of self-assessments (measuring infant's weight/length, taking own vital signs) and standard health assessments by a clinician; health concerns are identified/managed and referrals made if needed. Followed by 75-90 minutes of interactive health promotion, skills-building, and support activities. 6-visit model aligned with Malawian vaccine schedule: 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months.
Locations (16)
Bimbi HC
Zomba, Malawi
Chamba HC
Zomba, Malawi
Chingale HC
Zomba, Malawi
Domasi HC
Zomba, Malawi
Lambulira HC
Zomba, Malawi
Likangala HC
Zomba, Malawi
M'mambo HC
Zomba, Malawi
Machinjiri HC
Zomba, Malawi
Maera HC
Zomba, Malawi
Makwapala
Zomba, Malawi
Matawale HC
Zomba, Malawi
Mwandama HC
Zomba, Malawi
Naisi HC
Zomba, Malawi
Namasalima HC
Zomba, Malawi
Nasawa
Zomba, Malawi
Ngwelero HC
Zomba, Malawi