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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
LIFE
Ongoing

Longitudinal Indian Family hEalth


The Longitudinal Indian Family Health (LIFE) pilot study was established in 2009. The goal of this study is to understand the link between the environment in which Indian women conceive, pregnancy, and child birth, physical and mental health along with the development of the child.

Healthcare worker performing a finger-prick blood glucose test for a patient during a home visit
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
CATCH
Completed

Community Access To Cervical Health


SHARE INDIA jointly with Johns Hopkins University to evaluate various strategies in screening the population for Cervical Cancer. The project was initiated in 2002 and completed in 2009, under the guidance of Prof. Keerti Shah and implemented by his associate Dr. Patti Gravitt.

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
ICMR - Stillbirth
Completed

Secondary Data Analysis for Preventing Stillbirths in India


Stillbirths are a hidden tragedy that impacts millions of women and families across the globe daily. The stillbirth rate is one of the indicators of the quality of a country's healthcare system. Stillbirths are a significant public health problem in India.

School children holding books and snacks while smiling during distribution activity

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
CCCI
Ongoing

Cervical Cancer Care Initiative - HPV Vaccination Component


The Cervical Cancer Care Initiative (CCCI) is implemented in five villages of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana. The initiative combines formative research, advocacy, and community engagement to improve vaccine acceptance and cervical cancer prevention.

A newborn baby being delivered during a surgical childbirth procedure.

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
CSSI
Completed

Caesarean Surgical Site Infection Study


Surgical site infections are one of the most common associated infections in the low middle-income countries. As per studies conducted in India, they make up to 14-16% of inpatient infections.

Infant receiving vaccination injection with healthcare worker while parent holds child
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
ABCs
Completed

In Infants (Asian Indian Beta-Cells in Infants) Maternal Nutritional Status and Pancreatic Beta Cell Function in Asian Indian Infants


This study explores the relationship between maternal weight and early pancreatic beta cell function in infants. Pancreatic beta cells play a critical role in insulin production and regulation of blood glucose levels, which are essential for metabolic health.

Doctor examining infant with mother during rural healthcare visit

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
GEM-P
Completed

Mycoplasma genitalium, differentiated Urea plasma Species and Pregnancy Outcome


Reproductive tract infections (RTI) present major health, social, and economic problems for women in developing countries. The objective is to understand pregnancy outcomes due to reproductive tract infections in India.

Children sitting together and smiling during group learning session

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
MICRO-LIFE
Completed

The influence of vaginal microbiota on adverse pregnancy outcome in the LIFE study


Studies conducted earlier across the globe have demonstrated that, a homogeneous Lactobacillus-dominated microbiome has long been considered the hallmark of health in the female reproductive tract.

A group of smiling women, most wearing colorful saris, stand together inside a simple corrugated metal structure.

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
DAMP
Completed

The role of pre-pregnancy and pre-natal danger associated molecular patterns in pregnancy complications (DAMP) - LIFE Study Samples


Early pregnancy loss is non-induced embryonic or fatal death or passage of products of conception before 20 weeks’ gestation. Early pregnancy loss is also termed as spontaneous abortion or miscarriage.

A health worker diagnosing a lady’s health report
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
HELP
Completed

HEaLthy Pregnancy Study


Hypertensive disorders of the pregnancy cover a spectrum of conditions including preeclampsia, eclampsia, chronic hypertension and preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension.

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
mIRA
Completed

A cluster randomized trial of an mHealth integrated model of hypertension, diabetes and antenatal care in primary care settings in India and Nepal


India has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality over the past two decades; however, the burden remains substantial, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal target by 2030 requires continued efforts.

A lady doctor having a conversation with a child and her mother

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
ARI Monitor
Completed

Comprehensive Intelligent ARI Monitor for Early Detection of Pneumonia In Rural Areas of Medchal Mandal, Andhra Pradesh


SHARE INDIA and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad Campus developed a low-cost ARI monitor that measures key infant vital signs (HR, RR, SpO₂, temperature) and displays real-time data on mobile devices.