The purpose of this study is to determine the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of a group antenatal care (G-ANC) model introduced at the health post level compared to usual antenatal care (ANC) among women who report intention to receive ANC at the health post level.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
540
Group ANC is an integrated approach that incorporates physical assessment, education and skill development, and peer support and takes a broader, more holistic, woman-centered approach to traditional antenatal care
Enashenifalen
Mecha, North Mecha Woreda, West Gojam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Acceptability of G-ANC at the health post level
Satisfaction survey to understand satisfaction with G-ANC
Time frame: Less than or equal to 20 weeks gestation at enrollment into study up to 6 weeks after delivery
Feasibility of G-ANC at the health post level
Documentation of number of G-ANC sessions facilitated by by health extension workers to measure feasibility
Time frame: Less than or equal to 20 weeks gestation at enrollment into study up to 6 weeks after delivery
Effectiveness of G-ANC on continuation of ANC
Survey of self-reported number of ANC visits to document effectiveness of continuing ANC
Time frame: Less than or equal to 20 weeks gestation at enrollment into study up to 6 weeks after delivery
Effectiveness of G-ANC on quality of care
Survey of self-reported quality of care elements received during ANC to understand role of G-ANC on improving elements of quality of care during ANC
Time frame: Less than or equal to 20 weeks gestation at enrollment into study up to 6 weeks after delivery
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