CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the iMBC/ECD Model in Ghana

Ghana378 participantsStarted 2018-08-29

Plain-language summary

The Duke research team will work with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and lead the design and implementation of a cluster-randomized trial in Northern Ghana to assess the impact of the Integrated Mothers and Babies Course \& Early Childhood Development (iMBC/ECD) intervention on the mental wellbeing of mothers of children under 2 and their children's attainment of age-appropriate developmental milestones.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria (Mother): * 16 years or older * Currently pregnant * Attends C-PrES groups at the time of the baseline survey (West Mamprusi and Nabdam District) * Plan to maintain residence in the community for at least 6 months * Agrees to voluntary participation (The participation of the child falls under the mother's consent. Once born, the child will be followed along with its mother as long as the mother continues participation in the study.)

What they're measuring

Age-appropriate Social-Emotional Development of Children Under 2 Years

Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention

Maternal Depression/Anxiety

Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03665246

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-26

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