Pregnancy Registry in Mali

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (NIAID) · Jun 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Pregnancy Registry in Mali is a study designed to understand how malaria affects pregnancy outcomes in women living in Kalifabougou. Researchers will collect information from women who are either pregnant or able to become pregnant, focusing on their health and the health of their babies. The goal is to gather important data that can help improve care for pregnant women and their children in areas where malaria is common.

To participate in this study, women must be between the ages of 15 and 49, live in or near Kalifabougou, and be willing to visit the health center for regular check-ups during their pregnancy. They should also be able to give their consent to join the study. If a woman is temporarily living in the area or has other health issues that could affect her safety or the study's goals, she may not be eligible. Participants will be asked to share their experiences and health information, which will contribute to a better understanding of pregnancy and malaria.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Community Census Cohort:
• • 1. Females of childbearing potential or pregnant females.
• • 2. Aged 15 to 49 years.
• • 3. Able to provide verbal individual informed consent.
• Health Facility Cohort:
• • 1. Pregnant females 15 to 49 years and their subsequent offspring.
• • 2. Resides in or in the health catchment area of Kalifabougou and willing to return to the health center for Antenatal Care (ANC) visits.
• • 3. Able to provide written individual informed consent for herself and her future offspring(s).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Community Census Cohort:
• • 1. Temporary residence in the study area.
• • 2. Other condition(s) that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety or rights of an individual participating in the study, interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives, or render the participant unable to comply with the protocol.
• Health Facility Cohort:
• • 1. Temporary residence in the study area.
• • 2. Other condition(s) that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety or rights of an individual participating in the study, interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives, or render the participant unable to comply with the protocol.