Mentor Moms+: community-led support to reduce alcohol use and HIV risk for pregnant people in South Africa

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What this research studies

This project adapts an existing mentor-mother model to address alcohol use and HIV risk among pregnant and lactating people in South Africa. It will work with community partners to understand why alcohol is used during pregnancy and what helps reduce it, then tailor the MM+ approach to include HIV prevention and treatment where needed. The study focuses on feasibility, logistics, and engagement with clinics and communities to support safer pregnancy and HIV outcomes. Participants may interact with mentor mothers, receive counseling, and connect to PrEP delivery and ART support as appropriate.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of California Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Joseph Davey, Dvora Leah — University of California Los Angeles
• Study coordinator: Joseph Davey, Dvora Leah

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About this research

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