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ART Readiness in HIV-infected Pregnant Women: From Formative Qualitative Research to Individual Randomized Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Enhanced Adherence Package and Standard of Care for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Completed, enrolled 454 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study seeks to evaluate the readiness of HIV-infected pregnant women in Zambia to initiate, adhere to, and be retained in care under the Ministry of Health's Option B+ policy. Under a 3-phased research study the investigators will: (1) conduct formative research regarding readiness to start lifelong ART in the pregnant population; (2) translate the results of formative research into a readiness assessment tool and an enhanced adherence package for pregnant women eligible for Option B+ and (3) conduct an individual randomized trial of the enhanced adherence package.
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Interventions
The enhanced adherence package is yet to be designed, but may target all HIV-infected women with methods that are currently reserved only for late clients or clients of unknown status.
Currently, the standard of care is based on the 2010 national HIV care and treatment guidelines, health care providers are encouraged to use a number of different means to improve ART adherence.