Alive & Thrive Nigeria Breastfeeding Promotion in Urban Private Facilities Study
Implementation Research on an Urban Private Sector Model of IYCF Counseling in Private Health Facilities in Lagos State
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interventional
1,220
1 country
20
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a breastfeeding promotion intervention on breastfeeding intentions, early initiation of breastfeeding, and exclusive breastfeeding among clients in private health facilities in Lagos, Nigeria.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Aug 2019
20 active sites
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 5, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 17, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 17, 2020
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 23, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 8, 2021
CompletedApril 8, 2021
January 1, 2021
12 months
February 23, 2021
April 6, 2021
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Exclusive breastfeeding
The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed on the previous day
6 weeks
Exclusive breastfeeding
The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed on the previous day
24 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Early initiation of breastfeeding
At birth
Study Arms (2)
Breastfeeding promotion
OTHERThe breastfeeding promotion intervention included training for health workers, interpersonal communication (in person and digital) between providers and pregnant/breastfeeding women, and mass media.
Comparison
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
The intervention included training of health workers in private health facilities to provide in-person breastfeeding counseling to pregnant women and women with a child \<6 months during clinic visits. The health workers also offered a mobile phone support component for appointment reminders, breastfeeding SMS and WhatsApp messages, WhatsApp breastfeeding support groups, informational materials (posters and foldable pocket-sized cards), and family engagement activities. Breastfeeding-related mass media through television and radio spots was available state-wide, including to women in intervention and comparison facilities.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Women ≥18 years old, third trimester
- Current Client of a private health facility
- Infant alive at 6 and 24 weeks postpartum
You may not qualify if:
- Infant died
- Infant unable to breastfeed
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- RTI Internationallead
- FHI 360collaborator
Study Sites (20)
Albina Majeed Clinic
Lagos, Nigeria
Ayodele Medical Centre
Lagos, Nigeria
Crystal Specialist
Lagos, Nigeria
Edmac Medical Centre
Lagos, Nigeria
Eko Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
El-Dunamis Medical Centre
Lagos, Nigeria
Faith City Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Fuja Medical Centre
Lagos, Nigeria
Ilogbo Central Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Isalu Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Matador Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Mobonike Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Modupeoluwa Mat.Home
Lagos, Nigeria
Promise Medical Centre
Lagos, Nigeria
R-Jolard Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Rccg Ebute Metta
Lagos, Nigeria
Rccg Oke Suna
Lagos, Nigeria
Redeemed Maternity Amuwo
Lagos, Nigeria
Regina Mundi Catholic Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Uwemdimo Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Related Publications (1)
Flax VL, Ipadeola A, Schnefke CH, Ralph-Opara U, Adeola O, Edwards S, Bose S, Brower AO. Breastfeeding Interpersonal Communication, Mobile Phone Support, and Mass Media Messaging Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 and 24 Weeks Among Clients of Private Health Facilities in Lagos, Nigeria. J Nutr. 2022 May 5;152(5):1316-1326. doi: 10.1093/jn/nxab450.
PMID: 35015869DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Valerie Flax, PhD
RTI International
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 23, 2021
First Posted
April 8, 2021
Study Start
August 5, 2019
Primary Completion
July 17, 2020
Study Completion
July 17, 2020
Last Updated
April 8, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
- Time Frame
- January 31, 2022
- Access Criteria
- open
Data will be shared publicly through Harvard Dataverse.