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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
A Mixed Methods Study on How Urban Slum Food Environments Influence Caregivers' Feeding Practices for Children Under Five Years in Pune, India
Lead Sponsor:
Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute
Conditions:
Feeding Practices
Food Choices
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to examine how urban slum food environments influence caregivers' feeding practices for children under five years of age in Pune. The main questions it aims to ...
Detailed Description
In India there is a high prevalence of poor complementary feeding practices. Around 1 in 2 caregivers introduced complementary foods to infants at 6-8 months, while 1 in 4 infants had the minimum diet...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- For Family Units:
- Families who had participated in the previous house-to-house survey to determine maternal healthcare utilization and infant and young child feeding practices.
- Families where all the female caregivers are willing to participate.
- For Food Vendors:
- Food vendors who regularly carry out business in the 500 m radius of the household.
- Willingness to participate in the study.
Exclusion
- 1\. Families who were a part of the earlier project but have moved out of the survey area.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 29 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
370 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07146477
Start Date
September 29 2025
End Date
June 30 2027
Last Update
September 24 2025
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Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute
Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411001