Home health visitors show promise for moms and kids in rural south africa
NCT ID NCT03517878
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether trained community health workers visiting pregnant women at home could improve health for both mothers and children in a rural area of South Africa. The program focused on supporting women with HIV, depression, or alcohol use, and on improving child growth and development. Researchers compared 1,490 women in areas with the program to those without, tracking outcomes like breastfeeding, HIV treatment, and child weight for one year after birth.
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Locations
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Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Zithulele Hospital
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, 5080, South Africa
What this could mean
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Active substance
community health worker home visits
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a low-cost way to improve health for mothers and children in rural areas, especially for HIV, depression, and malnutrition.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase, non-randomized study with a small number of areas, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is complex and depends on local community workers.
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