Health education to improve postnatal care use in Ethiopia
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether culturally tailored health education helps new mothers in Ethiopia use postnatal care after giving birth. If you join, you'll receive education designed for your culture and language to support your health after delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 24 weeks pregnant at the time of joining the study.
- You live within an hour's travel from the health facility.
- You speak either Afan Oromo or Amharic (the languages used for the education).
- You did not already complete all recommended postnatal care visits after your most recent previous birth.
- You do not plan to move away from the area before or shortly after giving birth.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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