Safe Pregnancy by Infectious Disease Control in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Pilot Study
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15 Years
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15 Years
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Not Enrolling
Female
Pregnancy, Malaria
Female
Pregnancy, Malaria
Trial Information
Safe Pregnancy by Infectious Disease Control in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Pilot Study
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 2008 pregnant women attending
either Binza or Kingasani Maternity clinics in Kinshasa, DRC to determine baseline rates of
STIs, TB and malaria. Data was collected for sample size calculation in a larger
STI/Malaria and TB randomized controlled trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- older than or equal to 15 years of age
- pregnant
- presenting for antenatal care at one of the two target maternities for the first time
during the current pregnancy
- willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- refusal to participate in the HIV voluntary and counseling program at the maternity
center or refusal to share HIV results with the study staff.
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Additional Descriptors: Convenience Sample, Primary Purpose: Screening, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional, Time Perspective: Prospective
Principal Investigator
Robin Ryder, M.D.
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
University of North Carolina
Authority:
United States: Federal Government
Study ID:
GN 02 - Pilot
NCT ID:
NCT00489619
Start Date:
April 2004
Completion Date:
March 2005
Related Keywords:
- Pregnancy
- Malaria
- Infectious diseases
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Malaria
- International
- Maternal and child health
- Women's Health
- Global Network
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Communicable Diseases
- Infection
- Malaria
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