Micronutrient supplements for pregnant women in Ethiopia
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study checks whether giving pregnant women multiple micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) supplements improves outcomes for mothers and babies. You may also be asked to participate during routine antenatal care visits in participating health facilities.
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Who can take part
- You must be pregnant and delivering at a study health facility
- You must consent to take part in the study
- Your baby must be born alive for the main part of the study
- If a newborn dies while still in the facility, that data may not be used for some analyses
- The study may also include routine antenatal care staff and women during set survey times
Quick eligibility check
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