Can customized nutrition training help ethiopian Moms-to-Be?

NCT ID NCT07070206

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bahir Dar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a culturally customized nutrition education program for health professionals in Ethiopia improves their ability to counsel pregnant women about healthy eating. 174 health workers from different clinics took part, with some receiving the special training and others getting routine training. Researchers measured changes in knowledge and counseling practices to see if the tailored approach made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance: culturally customized maternal nutrition education training
What this could lead to: If successful, this training could improve how health workers counsel pregnant women on diet, potentially leading to better nutrition and birth outcomes in Ethiopia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial in one region, so results may not apply elsewhere. The primary outcome is health worker knowledge, not direct patient health improvements.

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Bahir Dar University

Bahir Dar, Amhara, 79, Ethiopia

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