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Mobile Phone Technology for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: Acceptability, Effectiveness, and Cost (Kenya)
Sponsor: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Summary
Although gains have been made in achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDG), much is still needed in countries affected by high levels of HIV/AIDS. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) is a cornerstone strategy in reducing infant mortality from HIV. The study will employ a cluster randomized control trial (cRCT) with 26 health facilities randomized to two arms (intervention or control) to determine the effect of mobile phone technology on completion of key PMTCT milestones from antenatal to six weeks postpartum. The study will examine the acceptability, effectiveness, and cost of implementing a PMTCT-focused mHealth strategy among HIV-infected pregnant women, health workers, and male partners.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
600
Start Date
2011-05
Completion Date
2014-04
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Control
Health facilities where PMTCT services are available in the traditional clinical setting with HIV testing and counseling, PMTCT support, and enrollment in care and treatment.
Intervention
In addition to the 'Standard of Care', HIV-infected pregnant women and male partners within the PMTCT program are engaged in multi-directional mobile communication for PMTCT promotion with health care providers.
Locations (1)
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya