Title: Project Masihambisane : a cluster randomised controlled trial with peer mentors to improve outcomes for pregnant mothers living with HIV

Authors: Rotheram-Borus, Mary-Jane

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2011

Journal: Trials

Volume: Vol. 12, No. 2

PAGE: --

Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: maternal health services, maternal and child health, mobile telecommunication services, data collection, scientific research, south africa

Abstract: Instead of standard Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission programs, the trial studied the effect of small group meetings with peer mentors and attending regular assessments pre- and post-birth. Mobile phones were used for data collection and to remain in contact with participants over time.

URL: http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/pdf/1745-6215-12-2.pdf

Document type: E-article