The Effectiveness of Multi-pronged Interventions to Improve Institutional Delivery in South Ethiopia

This study aims to improve the health and safety of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth by working closely with their husbands. In many communities in Ethiopia, husbands play an important role in decisions about where women give birth. The study involves educating husbands in group sessions to help them understand how to support their wives during pregnancy, prepare for childbirth, recognize danger signs, and encourage giving birth in health centers where skilled care is available. At the same time, some health workers receive training to improve their ability to handle childbirth emergencies and provide respectful, culturally sensitive care. Communities are divided into groups that receive either husband education, health worker training, both, or no additional support. The study will see which approach helps more women deliver safely in health centers and receive care after birth. By involving husbands and improving health worker skills, this study hopes to support mothers better and improve outcomes for families.

NCT Number	NCT07133321
Lead Sponsor	Prof Yves Jacquemyn Collaborators: Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR), Arba Minch University
Conditions	Maternal Health, Gender
Enrollment	1,680 participants
Start Date	2025-07-27
Primary Completion	2026-04-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-21