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Basic Information
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
300 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-08-01
2027-12-31
Brief Summary
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1. Are social transfers effective at increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6-months
2. Are social transfers cost-effective
3. What are the long-term impacts of social transfers for breastfeeding on child development
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1) control, no social transfer 2) non-conditional social transfer at 6-months postpartum, and 3) conditional social transfer at six months postpartum; conditional upon the mothers exclusive breastfeeding status.
All participants receive education about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and current international recommendations.
Researchers will compare the intervention groups to the control group to see if social transfers are effective at increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates at six months postpartum.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
NONE
Study Groups
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Control Group
Only educational materials focused on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and the current international recommendations are provided.
No interventions assigned to this group
Intervention Group 1 - Non-Conditional Social Transfer
Educational materials focused on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and the current international recommendations are provided. At the baseline visit, participants are told that at the 6-month visit, they will receive a gift of their choice - which is meant to show our appreciation and support for their efforts in breastfeeding.
Social Transfer
Social transfers are defined as a cash or in-kind transfer. Using results from a qualitative study, we identified the following culturally grounded social transfer options that is responsive to the identified needs of new mothers. Based on the monthly Lao PDR minimum wage and an estimated 15 full working days needed to exclusively breastfeed over a 6-month period, a social transfer of approximately $75 would fairly subsidize women's breastfeeding efforts. Therefore all social transfer options equate to approximately 75 USD. The options include: diapers, child developmental toys, cash, or a combination of these.
Intervention Group 2 - Conditional Social Transfer
Educational materials focused on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and the current international recommendations are provided. At the baseline visit, participants are told that at the 6-month visit, they will receive a gift of their choice if they are still exclusively breastfeeding.
Social Transfer
Social transfers are defined as a cash or in-kind transfer. Using results from a qualitative study, we identified the following culturally grounded social transfer options that is responsive to the identified needs of new mothers. Based on the monthly Lao PDR minimum wage and an estimated 15 full working days needed to exclusively breastfeed over a 6-month period, a social transfer of approximately $75 would fairly subsidize women's breastfeeding efforts. Therefore all social transfer options equate to approximately 75 USD. The options include: diapers, child developmental toys, cash, or a combination of these.
Interventions
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Social Transfer
Social transfers are defined as a cash or in-kind transfer. Using results from a qualitative study, we identified the following culturally grounded social transfer options that is responsive to the identified needs of new mothers. Based on the monthly Lao PDR minimum wage and an estimated 15 full working days needed to exclusively breastfeed over a 6-month period, a social transfer of approximately $75 would fairly subsidize women's breastfeeding efforts. Therefore all social transfer options equate to approximately 75 USD. The options include: diapers, child developmental toys, cash, or a combination of these.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Exclusively breastfeeding at time of recruitment
* Lives in Vientiane in one of the following districts: Chanthabury, Sikhottabong, Sangthong, or Parkngum and is included in the VITERBI cohort
Exclusion Criteria
* Has a medical, intellectual or psychological disability
* Contraindication for breastfeeding
* Preterm births
* Children born with \< 2500 grams
18 Years
42 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (Lao TPHI)
UNKNOWN
University of Basel
OTHER
Swiss National Science Foundation
OTHER
Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jordyn T Wallenborn, PhD, MPH
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, University of Basel
Locations
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Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (Lao TPHI)
Vientiane, , Laos
Countries
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References
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Wallenborn JT, Sonephet S, Sayasone S, Siengsounthone L, Kounnavong S, Fink G. Conditional and Unconditional Social Transfers, Early-Life Nutrition, and Child Growth: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2025 Feb 1;179(2):129-136. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.5079.
Sonephet S, Kounnavong S, Zinsstag L, Vonaesch P, Sayasone S, Siengsounthone L, Odermatt P, Fink G, Wallenborn JT. Social Transfers for Exclusive Breastfeeding (STEB) Intervention in Lao People's Democratic Republic: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 May 3;13:e54768. doi: 10.2196/54768.
Other Identifiers
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steb1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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