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Trial design. *The hospitals in each country's capital (Dakar in Senegal and Bamako in Mali) are characterized by a high level of obstetric activity (more than 3000 deliveries annually) and are easily accessible to the public because of their proximity. °Regional hospitals and district hospitals are outside the capitals. +Randomization by blocks of 2 in order to ensure a comparable number of patients in both groups.
