Community-based cluster randomized controlled trial: empowering households to identify and provide appropriate care for low-birthweight newborns in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most newborn deaths occur among those of low birthweight (LBWt), due to prematurity &/or impaired fetal growth. Simple practices can substantially mitigate this risk. In low-income country settings where many births occur at home, strategies are needed that empower mothers to determine if their babies are at higher risk and, if so, to take measures to reduce risk. Earlier studies suggest that foot-length may be a good proxy for birthweight. An earlier Nepal study found a 6.9 cm cut-off performed relatively well, differentiating normal from low birthweight.

Methods

Community-based, cluster-randomized controlled trial.

Objective

to determine whether family-administered screening, associated with targeted messages improves care practices known to mitigate LBWt

SUBMITTER: Hodgins S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7446145 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature