Women and Child, Safety, Health, and Empowerment

Integrating Maternal, Fetal, Newborn or Infant Safety in Antenatal and Post-natal Care Services for Rural and Tribal Women in India

Gender-based violence (GBV) (including homicide) is one of the leading causes of maternal and child (fetus, newborn or infant) mortality and morbidity in limited resource settings such as India. This study is evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of WC-SHE (Women and Children-Safety, Health and Empowerment) intervention developed to promote health and safety outcomes of mother and children in rural and/or tribal regions in India. The aim will be to refine, optimize and standardize the WC-SHE intervention and its added components, develop fidelity measures, conduct a feasibility and acceptability evaluation of the intervention and implementation procedures as well as examine preliminary efficacy outcomes of WC-SHE.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Over 18 years of age
2. Currently pregnant
3. Experienced intimate partner and/or in-law abuse in the past
4. Residing in rural or tribal areas in India

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Under 18 years of age
2. Not currently pregnant
3. No experience of intimate partner and/or in law abuse
4. Not residing in rural or tribal areas in India