Mobile Health Intervention (Support-moms) in Antenatal Care to Improve Maternal Health in Uganda

Launched by MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · Jul 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the Support-Moms study, is focused on improving maternal health for pregnant women in rural Uganda. The goal is to help these women access better maternity care and support, which can lead to healthier pregnancies and reduce the number of mothers and babies who die during childbirth. To do this, researchers have created an app that provides helpful health information and sends reminders to both the mothers and their chosen support network, encouraging them to use available healthcare services.

To participate, women need to be in their first trimester of pregnancy and live in the study area, have a cell phone that works well, and be able to identify at least two people in their life who can support them during their pregnancy. Participants can expect to receive regular messages through the app that will guide them on how to access care and connect them with their support network. This trial is currently looking for volunteers, and by joining, participants will be contributing to a valuable effort to improve maternal health in their community.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Individuals who:
• • are in the first trimester of pregnancy who have not yet presented for ANC
• • reside in the catchment area of a study HC
• • are emancipated minors and adults aged ≥ 18 years
• • report access to a cell phone with reception in their home
• • are able to identify at least two social supporters living within the study districts
• • are able to provide consent.
• • are from participants' existing social support network, with whom they have had stable, long-term relationships
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Participants will be excluded from the study if they:
• • do not own a cell phone for personal use with reported reliable reception
• • are unable to use SMS or unwilling to receive SMS notifications
• Potential social supporters will be excluded from the study if they:
• • are under 18 years of age
• • do not own a cell phone for personal use with reported reliable reception
• • are unable to use SMS or unwilling to receive SMS notifications
• • have not had stable, long-term relationships with the participants
• • are not aware that the study participant is pregnant