Status:
COMPLETED
Peer Support to Mitigate the Impact of Stigma in Young HIV+ Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Lead Sponsor:
University of Cape Town
Conditions:
Hiv
Eligibility:
FEMALE
16-24 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Young pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV are at the greatest risk of disengagement from HIV services and suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Among young women, stigma is a...
Detailed Description
Despite major reductions in mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT), young pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV remain a vulnerable group and experience the greatest risk of disengagement fro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 16-24 years
- Documented HIV infection
- Confirmed pregnant or recently postpartum
- Accessing antenatal or immediate postpartum PMTCT services at the study site
- Planning on remaining a resident of Cape Town for at least 6 months after enrolment
- Able to provide informed consent for research
Exclusion
- Significant pre-existing psychiatric comorbidity that may impact ability to consent
- Stated intention to move outside of Cape Town during the 6 months after enrolment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 30 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04036851
Start Date
August 30 2019
End Date
November 1 2021
Last Update
May 18 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Gugulethu Community Health Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7750