Study of Pregnancy and Infant Health in Women Aged 15 to 49 in Lusaka, Zambia Antenatal and Postnatal Care Research Collective - Household Survey ARCH

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a prospective longitudinal study in Lusaka, Zambia, to better understand the pregnancy rates and outcomes among women of reproductive age. The study aims to explore the health and well-being of women before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as the factors that may affect adverse outcomes during these reproductive periods. This information is intended to improve care for mothers and their children in the future. Women aged 15 to 49 years who live in the study area will be enrolled and followed for up to three years. Participants will be visited every three months, during which their medical records will be reviewed, a brief physical exam and urine pregnancy test will be conducted, and they will answer survey questions. Women will also collect vaginal swabs themselves for future testing. Infants born to participating women during the study will also be included. During the study, researchers will collect data on pregnancy rates, term live births, and infant mortality, measured over the entire enrollment period up to 36 months. The study involves regular health assessments and surveys to monitor participants well-being. Safety and data interpretation will be closely monitored, considering any social or medical factors that could affect participation. Total participation may last up to three years, with quarterly visits to support continuous observation and data collection.

Antenatal and Postnatal Care Research Collective - Household Survey (ARCH)