Home Based Life Saving Skills Training in a Rural Area in Tanzania
Launched by MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES · Aug 31, 2010
Trial Information
Current as of May 27, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM AND RATIONALE
Despite several interventions to address the unacceptably high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality, the problem still persists. Maternal Mortality ratio in Tanzania has been persistently high without signs of declining. Currently it stands between 578 and 950 per 100,000 live births (TDHS 2005, WHO 2007). The neonatal mortality rate as well in the country is 32 per 1,000 live births (TDHS 2005).
Almost 94% of pregnant women attend antenatal care in health facilities at least once, but only 47% deliver in these facilities and skilled attendance a...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Pregnant women in the community
- • Relatives of the pregnant women including aunts, husbands and in-laws
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • -
About Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is a leading institution in Tanzania dedicated to advancing health education, research, and clinical practice. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, MUHAS focuses on innovative research initiatives that address local and global health challenges, particularly in the fields of medicine, nursing, and public health. The university is committed to fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders to enhance the quality of health services and improve patient outcomes. With a strong emphasis on ethical standards and scientific rigor, MUHAS plays a crucial role in contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of effective health interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Rufiji, Pwani Region, Tanzania
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Furaha August, MD,M.Med
Principal Investigator
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Andrea Pembe, MD, M.Med, PhD
Principal Investigator
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Siriel Massawe, MD, M.Med, M.Ed, PhD
Study Chair
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Elisabeth Darj, PhD
Study Chair
Upssala University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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