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Omer et al. (2008); Pakistan

Scale/Scope:
10 communities from three districts (5 intervention and 5 control)
Evaluation Design:
Cross-sectional study – 1,070 women were pregnant or had delivered during the preceding three years (529 intervention, 541 control; 310 women advised by an LHW , 799 women advised by others or no-one)
Outcomes
Outcomes Measured:
% of women who reported a reduction in routine heavy work during pregnancy
Results:
Women in intervention group advised by LHW vs. women advised by others or no one(11): 77.1% vs. 58.9%; OR= 1.48
P-values/CIs:
(95% CI: 1.01–2.16)
Height
Tallest
High Impact Practices:
Rest and work during pregnancy