The purpose of BRIDGES (BReast and Infant feeding Doulas to address Gaps in Education and Support) is to develop, test and disseminate an HIV Doula education and support program to improve maternal/child health outcomes and reduce perinatal transmission.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
A trained study doula provides behavioral support, including prenatal education, adherence support, and lactation counseling, from pregnancy through 12 weeks postpartum.
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, Florida, United States
Feasibility of Enrollment into the HIV Doula Program
Percentage of eligible participants approached for participation who enroll in the HIV Doula Program
Time frame: Baseline through 6 months
Acceptability of the HIV Doula Program (Participant Retention)
Percentage of enrolled participants who are retained at each protocol defined study visit during the 6-month follow-up period.
Time frame: Baseline through 6 months
Uptake of the HIV Doula Program by Preferred Language
Percentage of eligible individuals approached for participation who enroll in the HIV Doula Program, stratified by participant reported preferred language.
Time frame: Baseline through 6 months
Participants with Undetectable HIV Viral Load (<20 copies/mL)
Percentage of participants with undetectable HIV viral load, defined as \<20 copies/mL. Data is obtained from clinically collected tests as part of routine care and abstracted from participants' medical records.
Time frame: 9 months
Initiated Breastfeeding After Birth
Percentage of participants who initiated breastfeeding after babies' birth.
Time frame: 6 months
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