A cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of peer mentors to support South African women living with HIV and their infants.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We evaluate the effect of clinic-based support by HIV-positive Peer Mentors, in addition to standard clinic care, on maternal and infant well-being among Women Living with HIV (WLH) from pregnancy through the infant's first year of life.

Methods

In a cluster randomized controlled trial in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, eight clinics were randomized for pregnant WLH to receive either: a Standard Care condition (SC; 4 clinics; n = 656 WLH); or an Enhanced Intervention (EI; 4 clinics; n = 544 WLH). WLH in the EI were invited to attend four antenatal and four postnatal meetings led by HIV-positive Peer Mentors, in addition to SC. WLH were recruited during pregnancy, and at least two post-birth assessment interviews were completed by 57% of WLH at 1.5, 6 or 12 months. EI'

SUBMITTER: Rotheram-Borus MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3898948 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature