A clustered randomized control trial to assess feasibility, acceptability, and impact of implementing the birth companion intervention package in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A birth companion is a simple and low-cost intervention that can improve both maternal and newborn health outcomes. The evidence that birth companionship improves labor outcomes and experiences of care has been available for many years. Global and national policies exist in support of birth companions. Many countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria have not yet incorporated birth companions into routine practice in health facilities. This paper presents the protocol for a trial that aims to assess if a package of interventions that addresses known barriers can increase the coverage of birth companions.

Methods

This two parallel arm cluster randomized controlled trial will evaluate the impact of a targeted intervention package on scale-up of birth companions

SUBMITTER: Berhanu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576887 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature