Effect of Culturally Tailored Health Education on Postnatal Care Use Among Postpartum Women in Et… (NCT07095296) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Culturally Tailored Health Education on Postnatal Care Use Among Postpartum Women in Ethiopia
864 participantsStarted 2025-12
Plain-language summary
This clinical study aims to find out if a redesigned health education program-one that respects local cultural beliefs and is based on well-known behavior change theories-can help improve how well mothers care for their newborns and how often they use postnatal care services. The main hypothesis is that culturally tailored health education provided by trained midwives will lead to: 1. Increased use of postnatal care services by mothers after childbirth, and 2. Improved knowledge among mothers about how to care for their newborns.
In the study, midwives will first be trained in how to provide this culturally appropriate health education. Then, the trained midwives will deliver four health education sessions-once a month-to pregnant women during their regular antenatal (before birth) visits at health facilities.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Cluster-Level Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for inclusion, clusters must meet the following criteria:
* A catchment population size of at least 5,000 people
* An average of more than 50 antenatal care (ANC) visits per month
* Location in a peri-urban area to facilitate participant follow-up
Individual-Level Eligibility Criteria (for mothers):
* Gestational age between 20 and 24 weeks at the time of enrollment
* Residence within one hour's travel distance from the selected health facility
Individual-Level Exclusion Criteria:
* Mothers who plan to relocate from the selected cluster area before or shortly after delivery
* Mothers who do not speak either Afan Oromo or Amharic, as these are the languages used for delivering the intervention.
* Mothers who have already completed all recommended postnatal care visits during their most recent previous birth
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Postnatal care use
Timeframe: From birth to the end of postnatal period(6th week)