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Mentor Mothers: A Sustainable Family Intervention in South African Townships
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Peer support and mentoring for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 1,200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to test a mother-to-mother intervention during pregnancy and after delivery with Mothers Living with HIV (MLH)in South Africa. We hypothesize that the intervention will enhance the adjustment of the children of MLH by improving the health and mental health of MLH which benefits their children, as well as the MLH.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention will be delivered in 4 non consecutive visits during pregnancy and 4 visits post-partum. The sessions will be delivered to mothers living with HIV on the days of their health care appointments either individually or in groups that can accommodate up to 30 mothers living with HIV. The intervention will focus on enhancing the mother-baby relationship through increasing the health of the mother and baby, maintaining the mother's mental health, and reducing HIV transmission.