Table 1 Overview of measures
Assessment measure | Baseline (< 28 weeks gestational age) | Post-MME | Follow-up (16 weeks postpartum) | Comparison metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stigma outcomes | ||||
Berger HIV Stigma Scale | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
WMM HIV Cultural Stigma Scale in Botswana (HCSS-B) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Botho (3 items) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Psychosocial outcomes | ||||
Quality of life (PROMIS-8) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Depressive symptoms (CES-D) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PCL-5) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Social functioning (WHODAS-12) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Social support (6 items) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Treatment adherence | ||||
Antenatal adherence | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
ART adherence (ACTG questionnaire) | ALL | MME | ALL | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Covariates | ||||
Demographic measures | ALL | MME | ALL | N/A |
Alcohol use (AUDIT) | ALL | MME | ALL | N/A |
Sexual behavior (5 items) | ALL | MME | ALL | N/A |
Intimate partner violence (WAST) | ALL | MME | ALL | N/A |
Qualitative (open-ended; differs at each time points) | MME | MME | MME | N/A |
HIV metrics: CD4 count and viral load (IDCC records/electronic medical record system) | ALL | 1 | ||
Birth outcomes: birth weight, gestational age, APGAR scores (Delivery Summary Sheet) | ALL | 1 | ||
Infant health: infant mortality, infant HIV status, feeding method, vaccinations, hospitalizations (dates, diagnosis) (“Under 5 Card”: asked from mother at 4 month follow-up) | ALL | 1 | ||