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Routine Iron Prophylaxis During Pregnancy
Sponsor: National Istitute For Health and Welfare, Finland
Summary
Comparison of two policies of iron administration during pregnancy in regard to health and program feasibility in an area with endemic malaria and high prevalence of HIV infection. The policies are: 1) routine iron prophylaxis, 2) screening and therapy with iron.
Official title: Routine Iron Prophylaxis During Pregnancy - Effects on Maternal and Child Health in Maputo City and Province (Mozambique)
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
4326
Start Date
2007-05
Completion Date
2016-05
Last Updated
2026-10-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Two policies of iron prophylaxis
60mg ferrous sulphate daily (+folic acid); Screening and therapy: Hb measurement on each visit, Hb\>9g/dl only folic acid, Hb\<9g/dl 60-120 of ferrous sulphate daily (+folic acid).
Locations (1)
Universidade Eduardo Mondlande, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Health
Maputo, Mozambique